Matthei Faces Scrutiny as Polls Dip and Party Councils Loom

As the final⁢ pre-election polls⁢ are set to be ‌released this Sunday, ⁣Sebastián Piñera’s former campaign manager, Evelyn Matthei, finds herself navigating a challenging political landscape. Recent survey results have indicated a dip in her support, ⁤prompting internal‍ discussions within her ⁤party about the future ​of ⁣her candidacy. This ⁢weekend,‍ both the ⁣National Renewal (RN)‍ and the Independent ⁢Democratic Union (UDI) parties are holding their respective general councils to ratify parliamentary candidates. While these gatherings are typically procedural, the current political climate suggests that a broader debate about Matthei’s presidential aspirations is now unavoidable.

“Sacrifice” Debate Ignites ‌Over Matthei’s Candidacy

Adding fuel to the ⁤fire, Deputy Alessandri has‌ publicly defended Matthei, asserting that her recent comments where taken‍ out of context⁤ and did not signal an intention to withdraw from the race. Alessandri‌ emphasized his belief in Matthei’s commitment to Chile, stating,⁣ “I am sure and I have there’s no doubt whatsoever that she‍ is willing to a very big sacrifice for Chile… I am thinking of a second round, ‌I‌ am thinking of a first round,‌ I am thinking of a favorable survey and adverse surveys.”

Speaking on “24 Horas,” Alessandri lamented the tendency to “cut the phrases and put only one phrase.” He clarified his remarks, explaining, “What I wanted​ to⁣ say in that context, ‌was⁢ that ‍I thanked him for the sacrifice ⁤and was sure that⁢ Chile loved, ‌therefore, he would be willing to⁣ sacrifice himself‌ in the first and second ​round, but the sacrifice is to go to the first and second round.”

He further elaborated on his definition of sacrifice in this context: “If she gets off,renounced and is ⁢going⁣ to ⁤live on the beach,that​ is not the sacrifice.I was thanking just ⁢the ⁢sacrifice ⁢of ​undertaking a presidential, for the ‌second​ time after 2013, and I thank her for the eventual second ⁢round that of course is ⁤still possible.”

Alessandri concluded ‌by highlighting the true nature‍ of political sacrifice: “When you have adverse surveys,of course it ⁤costs more to get up every day to campaign,to tour Chile,to ⁤present your proposals,but that is the sacrifice.” He underscored that “the sacrifice ​is to go to an electoral fight, when it is going‌ to compete, to conquer wills and‌ hearts.”

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