- About 10 names given by the party to sociologists to probe them, in any case a figure related to GERB will rise, not an independent
- Ekaterina Zaharieva for vice? Maybe one of two medical professors
- Until September 25, the structures of the former ruling party in places have a deadline to nominate
GERB’s candidate is a well-known, respected, antipode of Rumen Radev.
This is how Boyko Borissov and leaders of the former ruling party describe the man they will nominate for president. However, if you conduct a survey among the 100 most authoritative names in GERB, you will find that there is no definite nomination yet. And since the leader of this party always repeats that he makes his own sociology among the people, on September 22 in Plovdiv was tested Dimitar Nikolov – the mayor of Burgas, under whose leadership the city visibly changed and who for many years was deputy chairman of the party.
After the national meeting of the mayors in the resort of Albena, the citizens of Burgas were unexpectedly invited to walk under the hills with Borisov on Independence Day.
Thus, a new name appeared, which fully corresponds to the profile: a beloved mayor, a smiling man, a young man, close to the right – before joining GERB, Nikolov was among the UDF leaders in Burgas.
“You see that Mitko Nikolov is with me, and you think that I will raise him. He is a very good mayor and I like him. Burgas has become a wonderful city “, Borissov himself commented at yesterday’s meeting with the local party active.
“Nonsense. I am not on any list for a presidential candidate. “This is an intrigue in which I am being pushed, whether elections will take place,” Nikolov himself told 24 Chasa. He recalled that in the last vote
in 2016 it was
among the official
nominated by
GERB for candidate
for Dondukov 2,
but refused to
competes
“No, no and no”, Dimitar Nikolov was categorical in front of our reporter – he would not run for head of state and his name does not appear in the short list of the party.
For months, at least 10 names have been given to sociologists in order to probe them and orient GERB as to who has the best chances against Rumen Radev’s candidacy for a second term.
In any case, a party-linked figure will be raised, not an independent candidate, insiders say. Borissov himself pointed out weeks ago that a public figure without party membership is an option if the elections do not merge. But with a 2 in 1 candidate linked to GERB, the formula will be the one that will mobilize the assets both for the vote for the party lists and for mobilization against Radev.
“He is not unknown”, the mayor of Veliko Tarnovo Daniel Panov was convinced on the occasion of the expected candidacy. He explained that Boyko Borissov will soon say his name.
The chairman of the association of municipalities is not wrong in at least one thing – the former prime minister must soon point out the election of GERB. Until September 25, local structures are looking for a winning fighter.
Borissov listens carefully to everyone who comes with names. Thus, one of the first tests for successful presidential candidates includes figures who would find it difficult to enter a party format – these are the former Deputy Prime Minister and the current Dean of the Faculty of Law of Alma Mater Prof. Daniel Valchev, the President of the Constitutional Court Prof. Boris Velchev, the Rector of Sofia University Prof. Anastas Gerdjikov.
All three are known to categorically refute even the rumors that they are possible presidential candidates from GERB. Professors are adamant that they see their future only at Sofia University. Boris Velchev plans to return there as a lecturer after the expiration of his term as head of the Constitutional Court this fall.
There is also
one group
from professors
doctors who
have also been tested
as options
The most suitable one first made it clear that it would be difficult to take off the doctor’s apron – Prof. Ventsislav Mutafchiiski.
The beloved by the Bulgarians head of the Military Medical Academy left the operational headquarters to board COVID very early. He did so when he realized that he would soon have to choose between politics and medicine. Both are battlefields, but he did not recognize the former. So Roumen
Radev stayed
no competitor,
who had
all qualities
to beat him,
but the MMA
kept the director general and was not shaken like the other major hospitals in the months of office.
The name of the former head of “Pirogov” Asen Baltov was among the most commented in recent weeks.
Many people in the party thought that as a luminary in medicine, one of the doctors who calmed and treated the Bulgarians in the midst of the COVID pandemic was suitable for head of state. Borissov also tested him, publicly explaining that the professor had fallen victim and had been fired by Pirogov after it was rumored that he could be GERB’s presidential candidate.
After all, people close to the orthopedist say that he was very hesitant to enter politics at all now.
Another professor, Ivo Petrov, was presented to Boyko Borissov as an opportunity for a successful candidacy.
He is a specialist cardiologist and a pioneer in endovascular therapy of cardiovascular diseases. The first in the world to implant a special type of stents in complex pathology of the arteries of the heart. He is one of the founders of City Clinic and head of the Clinic of Cardiology and Angiology. He also lectures on medicine in America, Africa, Asia and Europe. In the pandemic, his name became known with the patenting of a pill that helps with COVID-19 and other respiratory and viral infections. It contains 19 natural ingredients that stimulate the immune system.
Not only among fellow medics, but also among municipal officials, Prof. Petrov enjoys respect. He is a Sofia municipal councilor from GERB and has been part of the local government for 2 years now. In the 2019 elections for Sofia, he entered the lists of GERB, but from the civil quota. So he still kept the image of a non-partisan person with right-wing views.
There is a lot of talk about the possibility of one of the two professors to participate in the competition, but as a candidate for vice president of Tomislav Donchev.
It is the deputy chairman of GERB and former deputy prime minister who is our winning candidate, party members are convinced.
He is a right-wing man who can attract not only the core but also the periphery – over the years he has always been sympathetic even to GERB’s political opponents.
He will definitely be supported by the voters of the UDF, which maintains its coalition with Borissov’s party. Apart from being the antithesis of Radev – a mandatory condition, Tomislav Donchev is one of the politicians who can speak and attack without hatred and fixation.
Another figure of GERB Deputy Prime Minister also came into circulation days before Boyko Borissov said the name – Ekaterina Zaharieva.
The candidate will certainly not be a woman, it became clear in early September. But a woman in tandem will certainly be a plus in the campaign, experts say. So Zaharieva is also a possible option for deputy prime minister, party members say.
The former foreign minister, like Donchev, does not have a rude language in her arsenal, she has been associated with the party for a long time, among the expert figures in it, she knows how to fight verbal battles.
Ekaterina Zaharieva is an experienced politician – she started as Deputy Minister of Regional Development, and later was Secretary General of President Rosen Plevneliev.
Borissov himself did not suggest yesterday in what direction his search is. “So much money is being poured into the media against us that just to tell someone the first letter … First it was me and Baltov, then I don’t know who.
Which name yes
you make, and
will immediately
started
compromising, ”he commented on the presidential candidate’s name.
“I am sorry that this excites you so much. Most likely Radev excites him. It is not good for a horse to run alone, but there is time until November 14 “, added the leader. According to Borissov, in a parliamentary republic like Bulgaria, it doesn’t matter who is president, it matters who the ruling parties in the National Assembly are.
“Where would you have been holding a European Volleyball Championship if we hadn’t built the Kolodruma Hall?” Schools, theaters, in every field – over 0.5 billion levs have entered Plovdiv “, Borisov addressed the citizens of Plovdiv at the party meeting. He added that at the moment the condition of the Trakia highway is “deadly” because of the guardrails.
“Our goal is to be in management so that everything we have started can be completed. More than half a billion have entered Plovdiv, congratulations to Zico – you will never have a ring with such management. I would argue with every citizen in Plovdiv every day and show him what we have done, “said Borisov. According to him, it is vital for the city and the completion of the Maritsa Motorway.
“Plovdiv could not afford investments, there was no place left without a factory, so we built Asenovgradsko Shosse. And now what? ”He continued.
With what do our opponents dominate us, so that we are not proud of what we have done, Borissov asked.
If you were
honest, you would
To do
budget for
the next
year,
he turned to his opponents.
“Integrity in politics is taking responsibility. And now what – yes, you cheated 2-3 spheres, but what will you do next? How is integrity understood – that if you do not vote for Radev, you are not honest “, Borisov criticizes again.
He blamed the caretaker government and the president for raising prices. “Everything is rising by hundreds of percent – electricity by 300%, iron by 200%, gas by 160% – and no measures are being taken. This is the change. The change in prices is actually the whole change. Everyone is talking about BDB. All boards increased from 3 to 6, 9 and 12 people. Is it fair to increase the administration? ”He asked. And he summed up: “Radev killed the North and the Northwest. He lied that he would build a Black Sea highway for the partners. Somewhere to see this highway set in the budget? ”
Borissov also announced that presidential advisers Nikolai Koprinkov and Plamen Uzunov – “these Plovdiv heroes”, run the country, apparently given the role of the two and their influence on the head of state.
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