Eduardo Cunha blames Nikolas for Flávio's defeat
Eduardo Cunha attributes part of Flávio Bolsonaro's defeat in São Paulo to Nikolas Ferreira's conduct, which allegedly increased the candidate's unpopularity. Cunha also criticizes Michelle Bolsonaro for 'doing nothing' to help her son-in-law.
Former federal deputy Eduardo Cunha publicly blamed federal deputy Nikolas Ferreira (PL-MG) and elected senator Michelle Bolsonaro (PL-DF) for the defeat of Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) in the São Paulo City Hall dispute. In recent statements, Cunha stated that the performance of Nikolas, re-elected with more than 3 million votes, would have contributed to distance voters from the candidate of the PL in the second round. The source did not detail when and where the statements were made.
\n\nNikolas Ferreira Conduct Critics
According to Cunha, Nikolas questioned the outcome of the 2022 presidential election, but later acknowledged that the possibility of annulling the election was practically nil. The MP also recommended that his supporters avoid street demonstrations motivated by defeat. For Cunha, this stance would have generated wear and confusion among voters, affecting Flavio’s campaign in São Paulo.
In addition, Cunha cited what he called "ridiculous carnival blocks". In his assessment, these events would have increased the rejection of Flavio and removed voters who did not integrate his usual base. The source did not detail which blocks would be those or how they would have been associated with the campaign.
The criticism of Cunha suggests that the image of Nikolas, linked to controversial guidelines and an intense style of communication, may have harmed Flavio along with center and indecisive voters. However, the source did not present research data that prove this correlation.
\n\nMichelle Bolsonaro is also targeted
Eduardo Cunha did not spare the former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro. He said the elected senator "did nothing" to help the eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro get elected. "On the contrary, it has disrupted and much," he added. The statement indicates dissatisfaction with Michelle’s lack of engagement in Flavio’s campaign on São Paulo.
Michelle, who was elected senator for the Federal District with an expressive vote, was seen as a possible electoral lead for Flavio, especially with the female and evangelical electorate. However, according to Cunha, his participation would not have taken place effectively. The source did not detail whether Michelle ever participated in campaign events or recorded supporting materials.
\nThe criticism of Cunha exposes possible internal tensions in the Bolsonaro clan and in the PL, the party that houses both Flavio and Nikolas and Michelle. The source did not say if there had been any response from those cited so far.
\n\nSecond round numbers in São Paulo
In the presidential scenario, Flavio was the most voted in São Paulo, with 53.85% of the votes against 46.15% of Lula. The lead, however, fell from 3,416,610 votes to 2,019,904. The petista won 1.4 million votes more than the candidate of the PL from the first to the second round.
These numbers, while referring to the 2022 presidential election, are used by Cunha to illustrate the loss of strength of bolsonarism in São Paulo. The source did not detail how this data directly connects to the municipal election, but the mention suggests Cunha sees a pattern of increasing rejection.
The defeat of Flavio in the capital of São Paulo was a hard blow for the PL, which hoped to conquer the largest city in the country. The source did not provide the final percentage of the municipal election or the name of the winning candidate.
\n\nRepercussion and next steps
\nThe statements of Eduardo Cunha should stir the spirits within the PL and among the allies of Nikolas Ferreira. The deputy, who has already been quoted to dispute the prefecture of Belo Horizonte, maintains strong influence on social networks and among the bolsonarist base. The source did not detail whether Nikolas intends to speak out about the criticism.
For the reader, the episode reveals the internal disputes in the conservative field and the challenges of unifying electoral discourses and strategies. The source did not say if there will be meetings or changes in the direction of the PL in São Paulo.
\nThe Boca no Trombone Portal will continue to track the developments of this controversy and will bring updates once new facts are confirmed.
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