Michał Kołodziejczak, the head of Agrounia and a KO candidate in the elections, offered on Radio ZET his own explanation for why he now sits at the center of distrust in the latest IBRiS survey reported by Onet.
Kołodziejczak explained that he conducted his own poll to understand public opinion about his decision to run on the Civic Coalition list.
He said, in part, that he had studied why people react the way they do to his political move. He framed it as a reflection on the choices of voters who previously supported the Confederation and the PiS, back when they hoped he would join PiS or the Confederation. He suggested that their disappointment stems not from his decision itself but from the way the decision diverged from those expectations, implying that he was judged harshly by some who believed he should have aligned with one of those groups instead. He added that this sentiment is not a simple misreading by voters but a real sense of missed opportunity.
The interviewer, Bogdan Rymanowski, pointed out that voters often do not respond well to politicians who shift their positions quickly and unexpectedly. He reminded Kołodziejczak of criticism directed at Donald Tusk for moving Poles backward in the eyes of some, a point Kołodziejczak acknowledged as part of a broader discourse on political consistency.
In his view, the politician described his own trajectory as a rapid climb from relative political obscurity to a position where the public discussion now centers on his credibility and trust after several years of public activity. He framed this as a notable transformation in the political landscape and suggested that the attention itself, whether perceived positively or negatively, is a sign of engagement from the electorate.
When pressed about the timing of his rise, he reiterated his belief that the current polling reflects a mixture of genuine interest and skepticism among voters who remember his earlier stances. He asserted that the poll numbers would shift as the public weighs his record and his willingness to engage with broad national concerns.
The host followed up by asking how the party would respond to the high level of scrutiny. Kołodziejczak indicated openness to participating in major political events such as Donald Tusk’s October march, noting that a conversation with Tusk had produced a potential commitment. He hinted that it would likely happen and emphasized that this willingness to participate signals a broader strategy of visible political engagement. He also criticized the Third Way leaders for not attending the march, suggesting that their absence could be interpreted as a lack of alignment with the coalition’s goals.
He closed with a personal sign-off that voiced respect for the seriousness of the election period and encouraged the Third Way to grow. He asserted that the electoral moment required attention and responsibility from all political actors, arguing that the path to success for his movement depends on building momentum and dialogue with a wide spectrum of voters.
The discussion noted that Michał Kołodziejczak has become a widely discussed figure, with supporters from different camps weighing in. Some PiS adherents reportedly considered him for listing on Jarosław Kaczyński’s party roster, while a portion of Konfederacja supporters favored him for inclusion on their own preferred lists. Yet, according to the latest confidence data, a substantial segment of Poles questions the maturity and consistency of his political approach, reflecting a nuanced public perception rather than a simple endorsement or rejection. This broader context helps explain why Kołodziejczak remains a polarizing figure in the contemporary political landscape.
Source: wPolityce