34 deputados trocam de partido na busca da sobrevivência política
·8 min
The episode opens with Orion Teixeira discussing the mass party switches of 34 deputies in Minas Gerais, aimed at improving electoral prospects. He notes that Avante party saw four members leave, leaving only its president, Luiz Tibé, who expelled them to secure his re-election. The PSD, under Governor Matheus Simões, gained three deputies, bringing its total to 14, matching the PT's count. In the Chamber of Deputies, the PL grew from 10 to 14 deputies, surpassing the PT. Among senators, Cleitinho Azevedo stayed with Republicans, Carlos Viana moved from Podemos to PSD, and Rodrigo Pacheco switched from PSD to PSB, with all three as pre-candidates. At the local level, Belo Horizonte councilors changed parties, and Mayor Luiz Eduardo Falcão of Patos de Minas resigned, potentially to become vice-governor on Cleitinho Azevedo's ticket or lead it if Cleitinho doesn't run. Minister Alexandre Silveira of Minas Energia remained in PSD but won't run due to ministerial duties and party constraints. The discussion shifts to Rodrigo Pacheco's PSB affiliation, which he formalized to be eligible, though he hasn't declared a gubernatorial candidacy. Pacheco plans a pre-campaign tour and might run with Jabba Soares as vice or even have Soares lead the ticket. Pacheco's focus remains on law, having sought a Supreme Court seat, and he may retire to open a law firm. He aims to help re-elect President Lula while possibly running for governor. On the right, three gubernatorial candidates emerge: Matheus Simões (PSD), Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicans), and Flávio Roscoe (PL), with Roscoe being a former industrial federation president. The right is fragmented due to former governor Romeu Zema's presidential ambitions, affecting alliances. Simões supports Zema, while Cleitinho and Roscoe back Flávio Bolsonaro, complicating unity. The episode concludes with Orion summarizing the turbulent political scenario and directing listeners to his blog for more details.
