Brazilian opposition ready to present attractive, balanced presidential ticket

Monday, January 6th 2014 - 06:48 UTC

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Former Brazilian environment minister Marina Silva has agreed to run for vice president in October elections on the presidential ticket of Eduardo Campos, the governor of Brazil’s Pernambuco state, O'Globo newspaper reported. Silva, who will make her intention publicly known by mid-February, could announce her candidacy at a January 17 meeting of leaders of Campos’ Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB). Read full article

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ChrisR
I really thought it was two blokes in the picture until I opened it and had a real good look.

Token female I think.

Can't make up their mind WHO will be president! That will encourage the voters to side with the failed former presidential candidate I would imagine, NOT.
Jan 06th, 2014 - 10:29 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
Not 'token' at all.
She carries a big constituency but knows that the only hope against the spectrum-coalition is an alliance headed up by the best bet.
Did not expect that the competition would come from 'our man in Pernambuco' - expected the 'Minas-effect'.
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BOTINHO
No ChrisR, she is not a mere “ioken.”

Marina Silva has served well in high office, and ran before against our current President. As GeoffWard2 points out, she has a good following.

Calma Rapaz: This is just getting started.
Jan 07th, 2014 - 09:41 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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