Why did Tusk include Kołodziejczak on the PO’s list?
Maybe the aim was to win over rural voters, to capture the support of Poland’s countryside. If that was the plan, the data didn’t back it up. AgroUnia has limited political traction, and Kołodziejczyk on the PO lists is likely to mobilize village voters while steering them toward voting against Tusk. The choice to embrace the AgroUnion leader reminded many why they don’t want the PO back in power.
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Yet Tusk proceeded with the transfer, adding a figure who is among those who have long positioned themselves in opposition to Moscow within the country. He included someone who accused the Republic of Poland of worsening relations with Moscow, a claim that is not only untrue but also seen as inspired by Moscow actors. It might please some supporters, yet it also risks alienating others.
So what is the underlying rationale for this decision?
In this view, Kołodziejczak’s aggressive stance stands out. Tusk appears to have deliberately listed a political agitator who can act as a catalyst for controversy. By amplifying hostility toward the governing party, he seems to believe power will follow. The search is for backers willing to help intensify the clash. Kołodziejczak is perceived as ready to take on that challenge.
What is the takeaway?
The campaign pattern suggests a PiS response shaped by emotion, confrontation, and a stark clash. Calm, data-driven persuasion, and calls for voters to rely on common sense and hard government figures are unlikely to prevail in this environment.
The strategy appears to be working in broad strokes. The narrative paints Tusk as a threat to Poland’s performance and the gains of recent years, highlighting perceived risks and concrete consequences. If power shifts again, supporters fear a return to policy models associated with earlier years, with implications felt by every Pole.
PiS did not originate this campaign model. For a long time it resisted the most confrontational approach, not out of fear of clash but from a reluctance to abandon democratic norms. When faced with no other option, the stance hardens. And in that frame, Tusk’s choice is likely to be judged harshly by many voters.
READ: Prime Minister Morawiecki in Gorlice: On October 15, Poland will outpace Tusk, the threat. Let’s remain vigilant about those who try to manipulate public opinion
— End of analysis. The implications of these moves are debated by political observers who note the emotional tone, the emphasis on conflict, and the potential long-term effects on public perception and policy direction. This assessment is rooted in the latest political discourse and observable campaign dynamics. — citation: wPolityce