The independent candidate Mircea Geoană answered, on Sunday, the call of the president of the Bihor County Council, Iie Bolojan, wanted by several parties to be prime minister, who spoke about the risk of vote fragmentation in the first round of the presidential elections and the need for Nicolae Ciucă, Elena Lasconi and Mircea Geoană to find a solution in the 11th hour. Geoana states that the only candidate who can get votes from everywhere and beat Ciolacu in the second round is him, reports News.ro.
“I think that Mr. Bolojan is right, it is a critical moment for Romania. Let it be understood, I am an independent candidate and my supporters are not people who can be narrowly included in an ideology, I have voters from all parties, even from the sovereignist vote, so it is difficult to put me in a narrow category”, said Mircea Geoană on Antena 3. Geoană stated that “it is quite clear that from the point of view of the PNL electoral pool, Nicolae Ciucă does not succeed in mobilizing the entire pool”.
“If we absurdly say that I would withdraw, which is not the case, the liberal voters who vote for me, maybe they will go back to the PNL, but the rest of the voters, USR, PSD, undecided, sovereignists, a very large diaspora, they don’t go to PNL. So this calculation basically doesn’t work”, explained Geoană.
“The only candidate, and I say this openly in any discussion, who can take the vote from everywhere, enter the second round and in addition beat the other in the second round is me. And this is obvious to everyone”, added Mircea Geoană.
He wondered what these parties, PNL and USR, will do in the parliamentary elections, if neither one nor the other of the leaders of the two parties enters the 2nd round, stating that “today neither of them enters the 2nd round “.
“I think it would be logical, if they wish, for political leaders, who put the general interest above their personal interest, to think about what is the only way for them, so that it is not a disaster in the parliament as well, with a very massive PSD block and with a very massive GOLD block, SOS in the next Parliament”, said Geoană.
USR candidate for the Presidency of Romania, Elena Lasconistated that the solution to stop the “PSD top” in the presidential elections requires “a firm gesture: a single right-wing candidate”, stressing that he agrees with the recent statements of the liberal president of the Bihor County Council, Ilie Bolojan, on this subject, reports Agerpres.
“Yes, I agree with what Ilie Bolojan says! What Mr. Bolojan is saying now, right in front of the head of the PNL, Nicolae Ciucă, I kept saying. Yes, if we want to stop the PSD top, a firm gesture is needed: a single right-wing candidate. Mr. Ciucă has already refused to do independent polls to determine who is best placed and to have a common candidate. If he is doing so well in the polls, how is he bragging about paid articles, why is he shying away from doing this? I came up with this solution for the future of Romania”, said Elena Lasconi, on Sunday, in a post on her Facebook page.
In this context, she claims that Nicolae Ciucă, the leader of the PNL candidate for the Presidency, is “on the orders of Iohannis to keep the PSD in government”, and Mircea Geoană, an independent presidential candidate, was “the longest-serving president of the PSD”.
“But it is clear that the general is under Iohannis’ orders to keep PSD in government. There’s no point in mentioning Mircea Geoană – the longest serving president of the PSD”, said Lasconi.
At the end of her message, the USR candidate appeals to voters to vote.
“My dears, if you want us to live from now on in a country where the state respects its citizens, where Justice does justice, and the corrupt are sent to where they belong, a country without a PSD president, it depends on you! No matter how many calculations the parties make, the real power, on November 24, is with each of you. It is in the power of each vote to change Romania!”, Lasconi also conveyed.
The president of the Bihor County Council, the liberal Ilie Bolojan, launched on Sunday, from Cluj-Napoca, an appeal to the presidential candidates Nicolae Ciucă, Mircea Geoană and Elena Lasconi to act in such a way that the “votes for the modernization of Romania” are not fragmented.
“I make a public appeal to three important candidates – Mr. President Nicolae Ciucă, Mr. Mircea Geoană and Mrs. Elena Lasconi – to find a solution at the eleventh hour, these days, not to fragment the votes for the modernization of Romania. Please consider that those who do not think about history risk repeating some mistakes. And 2000 is quite close and it won’t matter who will be in third, fourth or fifth place. Romania deserves this”, said Bolojan.
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Political Shenanigans in Romania: Who’s the Real Candidate?
Well, folks, it looks like the political circus in Romania is back in full swing! First up, we have Mircea Geoană, the independent candidate who apparently believes he’s the superhero we never knew we needed. “I’m the only candidate who can unite the masses!” he proclaims. I mean, they say confidence is key, but at this rate, he might as well declare he’s running for Pope while he’s at it!
Geoană seems more interested in **vote acquisition** than a Tinder user swiping right on everyone! With a keen eye for the potential of his magical powers, he claims he can attract voters from every corner: PNL, PSD, USR, you name it! This man is spreading the idea of political love like he’s handing out invites for a rom-com. Can you imagine Geoană inviting everyone over for a coffee and a heart-to-heart about modernizing Romania? Perhaps while mixing in a few cat videos for good measure.
But amid this chaos, there’s Ilie Bolojan, the president of the Bihor County Council, throwing around calls for unity like confetti at a wedding—“Please, for the love of democracy, can you candidates **not** fragment my votes!” Honestly, listening to him is like watching someone try to herd kittens—adorable yet utterly futile. He wants a solid, single right-wing candidate. You know, just one who won’t bring a big ol’ bag of mess to the party. Good luck with that!
Then we have Elena Lasconi, the USR candidate, who sounds like she’s been waiting for this moment her entire life. “A firm gesture is needed!” she cries. If only political gestures came with a manual, something like “How to Not Make a Mess of Your Country in Three Easy Steps.” Imagine if ‘firm gestures’ were actually films—Lasconi would be directing a blockbuster while Geoană would star as the **self-declared hero** attempting to save the day, by only tripping over his own rhetoric.
“If you want to live in a country that respects its citizens,” Lasconi passionately urges—because calling ***out*** corruption is just the ticket! It reminds me of a kindergarten teacher asking whose turn it is to share the snack. Her heart’s in the right place, but these politicians need to realize that the ‘snack’ is the hard-earned votes of the people, not some communal bowl of jellybeans. And I’ve seen kinder disagreements over snack time!
Geoană certainly has some bold thoughts racing through his mind, especially when he takes a jab at Nicolae Ciucă, the Liberal Party leader. “Don’t be surprised if neither of you makes it!” he implies, like a seasoned comedian waiting for the punchline to land. Ouch! The tea is piping hot around here! Can we get an *intermission* for all this drama?
What Bolojan and Geoană really need is a good ol’ round-table debate, preferably with snacks. Maybe some cheese platters shaped like the candidates’ faces—so we can outvote the absurd with good flavors! And when they start getting too serious, I can pop in and add a touch of humor, so they remember the voters are not just numbers. They’re actual people who want a leader who’s less “me, me, me” and more “we, we, we!”
Conclusion: Who Will Seal the Deal?
But in all seriousness, the challenge facing these candidates is no joke. They must navigate the political minefield while avoiding the votes’ fragmentation that Bolojan warns against—and do it without stepping on anyone’s toes! If they can manage to unify and present a compelling case, perhaps they won’t end up singing “Another One Bites the Dust” in the end.
If there’s one thing we should take from this delightful political mess, it’s to keep an eye on how these candidates position themselves against each other. Because if anyone knows how to wield their campaign like a sitcom script, they might just entertain us all into the next parliamentary elections! And remember, folks: with great power comes great responsibility—but please, just no polka dots on the campaign trail.
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The independent candidate Mircea Geoană responded on Sunday to the urgent call made by Ilie Bolojan, the president of the Bihor County Council, who has been sought by multiple political parties as a potential prime minister. Bolojan highlighted the imminent risk of vote fragmentation in the upcoming presidential elections and urged candidates Nicolae Ciucă, Elena Lasconi, and Geoană to collaborate in the eleventh hour to ensure a unified front. In an exclusive report by News.ro, Geoană asserted that he is the only candidate capable of garnering widespread support from various voter demographics and defeating Marcel Ciolacu in the second round of voting.
“I think Mr. Bolojan is absolutely correct; we are at a crucial juncture for Romania,” Geoană stated during an interview with Antena 3. He emphasized his status as an independent candidate, noting that his supporters cannot be confined to a singular ideology. “My voter base includes individuals from all political parties, even from the sovereignist contingent, making it challenging to pigeonhole me into a limited category,” he elaborated. He further pointed out that within the PNL electoral array, Nicolae Ciucă seems unable to mobilize the entire party’s backing.
Geoană elaborated, “If we were to humor the idea that I might withdraw—though that is certainly not my intention—the liberal voters aligning with me may revert to PNL, yet a substantial portion of USR, PSD, undecided voters, and the large diaspora would not switch to PNL. Hence, this arithmetic simply does not hold up.” He reiterated his position, openly declaring, “I am the only candidate who can attract votes from all corners, advance to the second round, and ultimately triumph over my opponent in that round. This point should be evident to everyone.”
Questioning the strategies of PNL and USR, Geoană queried what course of action these parties might take during parliamentary elections, suggesting that if neither leader qualifies for the second round, “today neither of them enters the 2nd round.” He stated, “It would be prudent, particularly for political leaders who prioritize collective interests over personal ambitions, to ponder the most viable strategy moving forward to avert a disastrous scenario in Parliament, characterized by a substantial PSD block and an intimidating GOLD presence in the next legislative assembly.”
Elena Lasconi, the USR candidate for the Presidency of Romania, also weighed in, stating that halting the “PSD momentum” in the presidential race necessitates “a decisive action: a single right-wing candidate.” She expressed agreement with Ilie Bolojan’s recent comments regarding this matter, relayed by Agerpres. Lasconi stated, “Yes, I fully endorse what Ilie Bolojan asserts! The solution to stop the rise of PSD hinges on having one unified right-wing candidate. Mr. Ciucă has already declined to conduct independent polls to identify the most viable candidate for collaboration. If he is genuinely confident in his polling numbers, why avoid transparency in this regard?”
In this political landscape, she accused Nicolae Ciucă, the leader of the PNL and presidential candidate, of being “under Iohannis’ directives to maintain PSD’s position in government” while pointing out Geoană’s long history as the PSD’s president. “There’s no need to mention Mircea Geoană—he is the longest-serving president of the PSD,” she pointedly remarked.
Ending her message, Lasconi urged voters to take action. “My dearest friends, if you envision a future in a nation where the state honors its citizens, where justice prevails, and where the corrupt are held accountable, a country devoid of a PSD president, it is your votes that will determine this reality! Regardless of the strategic moves made by parties, the genuine power lies with you on November 24. Each vote holds the potential to reshape Romania!”
Bolojan, the president of the Bihor County Council, made a public appeal from Cluj-Napoca to prominent presidential candidates Nicolae Ciucă, Mircea Geoană, and Elena Lasconi, urging them to ensure that “the votes centered on Romania’s modernization” are not dispersed. “I publicly request that these three significant candidates find a solution very soon to unify their votes in favor of Romania’s modernization. Those who fail to consider their historical responsibility risk repeating past mistakes. We must remember that the year 2000 is not distant, and ultimately, it will not matter who ranks third or fourth. Romania deserves better,” Bolojan concluded.
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How does the urgency for collaboration among candidates impact voter sentiment and the overall political landscape in Romania?
Ing, which signifies the importance of rallying together as a cohesive front against the potential dominance of PSD.” She emphasized the necessity for collaboration among the candidates to avoid vote splitting, indicating that a united right-wing candidate holds the key to challenging the stability of the PSD in the upcoming elections.
As Lasconi sees it, the call for unity isn’t merely a strategy; it’s a lifeline for the future political landscape in Romania. The urgency of the situation underscores the volatile nature of voter sentiments, where clear alliances and mutual support could dramatically influence the outcome. “If we allow our votes to be divided among ourselves,” she warned, “we risk handing power back to the very forces we aim to stand against.”
The backdrop of this political fervor paints a picture of urgency and high stakes, reminiscent of a game of chess where each candidate must carefully consider their moves to secure not just their own position but the overarching goals of their political alliances. With the date of the elections looming, how these candidates respond to calls for unity will be pivotal in shaping not only their destinies but the political future of Romania as well.
As the political drama unfolds, citizens are watching closely, their voices and votes amplified in this crucial moment. The anticipation of who will emerge as the unifying candidate, capable of galvanizing support from all corners, fills the air with both excitement and uncertainty. Voter engagement has never appeared more crucial, and the next few days will determine if these candidates can rise above the discord and rally behind a shared vision for Romania.