Socialist Poised for Portuguese Presidency with Conservative Backing Against Far-Right
It’s quite fascinating to observe the political landscape in Portugal, where a socialist candidate is being seen as having a strong chance of winning the presidency, and interestingly, this potential victory appears to be bolstered by support from conservative factions. This situation isn’t a done deal yet, of course, but the underlying pragmatism at play is certainly encouraging for the health of democracy. The idea of center-right and center-left parties uniting against extremism is a powerful demonstration of how democratic systems can self-correct and stay robust. The socialist party in question, the PS, is essentially the mainstream, normal social democratic party of Portugal, a familiar presence in the country’s political history.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood