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Leite Conditions PSD Support for Tarcísio on Move to the Center

The demand highlights a split in the party over aligning with Bolsonaro’s base.

Governador recém filiado ao PSD contraria discurso do presidente do partido sobre condicionante do apoio a Tarcísio em 2026.
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Overview

  • On Oct. 20, Eduardo Leite said PSD backing for a potential Tarcísio presidential bid requires a clear shift to the center and distance from bolsonarismo.
  • Leite’s stance contrasts with PSD president Gilberto Kassab’s earlier signals that the party could support Tarcísio in 2026.
  • Leite cited Tarcísio’s advocacy of amnesty for those involved in the Jan. 8 attacks and his Independence Day speech attacking STF minister Alexandre de Moraes as red flags.
  • Tarcísio has repeatedly said he intends to run for reelection as São Paulo governor, despite being courted as a national contender.
  • Positioning himself as an internal alternative, Leite emphasized an independent, non‑polarized message and downplayed PSD events favoring Ratinho Júnior.