Monday, September 26, 2011

Both AMLO and Cárdenas back PRD candidate in Micoacán - though separately

Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas appeared with the PRD's candidate for governor, Silvano Aureoles Conejo, for a campaign event in Morelia; in nearby Pátzcuaro, AMLO held a rally for his Morena movement, also appearing with Aureoles.

Their paths did not cross.

Let's see if the support of both the PRD's historic caudillos is enough.

Massive internal elections in PRD Oct. 23 in every state

Following a demand from Mexico's Federal Electoral Tribunal (TEPJF), the Partido de la Revolución Democrática (PRD) will hold elections to renew the state branches of 30 states plus Mexico City, all on Oct. 23 (Michocán the exception, given that it is living through a gubernatorial election already).

It will be very interesting to see the outcome - what party faction controls which state branch - as whoever comes out on top will have a great organizational advantage ahead of choosing PRD's presidential candidate.