Party chiefs and government leaders assess that last week ended much better for the minister, in his saga to get approved by the (Supreme Federal Court), than it started.
The assessment is that he managed to break through resistance in previously refractory benches, including that of the PL. A leader of the party calculates that the nominee will have 6 of the 15 votes from the bench. There is also a forecast of at least 3 votes for the PP and majorities for the MDB and PSD.
Another factor that weighs in his favor is the fact that he is , which would be seen as something more relevant than his leftism by senators who follow this faith. The fact that it was endorsed by the president should also help among conservatives.
February is seen as a chance to further expand the safety margin.
The choice of Messias shook the Lula government’s relationship with (União Brasil), president of the Senate, who was the PT member’s main ally within Congress and was a counterpoint to the president of the Chamber, (-PB), with whom Planalto lives a relationship of distrust.
Alcolumbre defended the nomination of his ally, the senator (PSD-MG). After days of public friction, the President of the Republic has told allies that he intends to meet with Alcolumbre to talk and settle the relationship. On Friday (5), the president of the Senate publicly thanked the PT member and signaled the opening of a meeting.
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