Members of the Lula government already consider that the Minister of Finance, will not be able to refuse the appeals to be a candidate for governor of São Paulo or one of the two Senate vacancies in 2026.
The pressure on him, who resists the endeavor, has grown, and unites the new party president, Edinho Silva, a. “There is no escape. We have to go with the best,” says Dirceu.
The definitive conversation will be with Lula, who believes Haddad can benefit electorally if the economy is still heated.
The main argument is that the president will need a strong stage in the largest state in the country to help in his reelection project.
Haddad would thus go to the sacrifice if he applies to the government, especially if the dispute is against, seen as widely favorite for a second term.
If Tarcisio opts for the presidency, however, a greater chance for a petista candidate opens.
For the Senate, the prospects of victory for Haddad would be greater. In this case, the left would probably launch the minister and former governor Márcio França (PSB) for the Bandeirantes Palace.
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