The moment of truth for Espadas and the PSOE of Andalusia

To the host of the 41st congress of the PSOE, Juan Espadasgeneral secretary in Andalusia, now has to put his position to rest. Once the federal Rubicon has been overcome, there will be no turning back.

The chatter about whether or not he should renew his leadership, installed in the party for a long time, It will now be checked how far it goes. The Congress of the PSOE of Andalusia, the largest socialist federation, key when it comes to recovering electoral muscle, will be in the coming months, probably in February.

This Saturday, in Congress this debate on He was in all the conversations of the Andalusian paintingsand even more so after the speech that Espadas made, as president of congress.

It was difficult to find someone who praised him, although there were those who invited us to respect him and point out some “interesting” aspects, but without really pointing them out. Many cadres considered that Espadas missed the opportunity.

“In any case, this speech is not decisive” for his leadership or not, say sources who know the dynamics of the party well. It simply serves once again as a rumble. They already know Espadas in Andalusia. His strong point is not the rally.

The scenario is completely open and no solution is ruled out. Indeed, as the moment of truth approaches, prudence takes the statements. Cadres and leaders prepare for what is coming. Powerful provincial leaders hold their breath and call for debate starting Monday, once the federal one has passed.

Waiting for the president

All families are waiting for Sánchez. At Ferraz they are well aware that the buzz is practically general and goes far beyond a group of susanistas or of Luis Ángel Hierrovery comfortable in the role of agitator. The debate, they assume, runs through the party from top to bottom.

The signals that Sánchez emits will be decisive, according to these sources. Although sectors of critics are clear that one way or another, there will be a different candidacy from that of Espadasnumerous sources indicate Public that what would be convenient would be some type of agreement between the different sensitivities, with the endorsement of Ferraz or at least with his acquiescence or neutrality: laissez faire.

The fact is that, so far, only one person has expressed his intention to run in the primaries: Espadas himself. The different families of critics are working on that, according to the sources consulted, in which someone who is capable of bringing together sensibilities decides to jump into the pool. There are many names on the table, which is equivalent to none.

Dog-fight primaries would lead to more division in the party, some leaders also analyze, who prefer some pact. “[Lo otro] leads to fights in the groups,” they say. An anecdote that happened in a group in Huelva is worth it In past primaries: a member of the winning side drove his car to the headquarters to whistle at his fellow members, who had lost. “He just needed to raise his middle finger.”