The fate of the PSOE candidacy, led by Ana Barceló, will be decided by the people of Alicante at the polls on 28 May. However The mayoral candidate finally did his homework. What is required of those who aspire to govern a city: show authority and judgment.
For the first time in a long time, a socialist candidacy is not filled with names known only to the “families” themselves. They’ve been turning the local PSOE group into a ghetto with no connection to the city for years.. As this newspaper has repeatedly pointed out, it is a first in years, it is not based on quotas and vetoes. It is the first in fifteen years that a sector cannot boast of controlling the group of municipalities that will form after the elections.
The nomination announced this Monday is the PSOE’s candidacy, because it is the party that submitted the nomination and the governing bodies that will have to approve it are that party. However, it was important for the future of the Socialists that it was Ana Barceló’s candidacy, not Ángel Franco’s. Neither those of the “sanchistas”, nor of the “montesinistas” nor of the socialist left.. Neither against these, nor against them. As it is not, it is not a list of “ximistas”, but Barceló has been and has been mayor by personal commitment of PSPV general secretary and president of the Generalitat.
Because the important thing is not the candidacy of those who want to win the assemblies, but a list that will compete in the elections. Flashy names? No Social references? there is a lot. This is what should happen when you call the citizens vote: the majority of citizens can feel reflected in people asking for their support, and most voting groups can determine which way to vote. balance tilts. get to know those appearing on the ballot firsthand and through their daily work. It remains to be seen to what extent this goal will be achieved. But Barceló gave vent to his party, and thus to a local campaign that had hitherto been drugged..
It was no coincidence that Ana Barceló published the list in two stages, starting with distributing the top 15 names. It was a measured move. Fifteen required councilors for an absolute majority. No one, neither PSOE nor PP, seems to be able to reach that figure., according to all surveys. But 15 is the key number that conveys the message that not all the left play in the same league: Compromís and Podemos are talking about two, three… Barceló emerges claiming ambition to win and not quit to lose.
Source: Informacion
Emma Matthew is a political analyst for “Social Bites”. With a keen understanding of the inner workings of government and a passion for politics, she provides insightful and informative coverage of the latest political developments.