Felipe González seeks a candidate to circumvent Ferraz's curse

SPAIN / By Cruz Ramiro

The implosion of the Titan a few meters from the remains of the Titanic has once again fueled theories about curses. In the PSOE they have theirs and it threatens to repeat itself. The times, protagonists and circumstances begin to be suspiciously similar to those of that October 2, 2016. In socialism there are currents less and less depth prepared to emerge after 23-J. The wayward barons have not stopped moving since the 28-M found that the PSOE was in danger of dying with Sánchez.

Emiliano García Page and Javier Lambán are in constant communication, although now it is time for silence. Deny any hint of rebellion. If they have learned anything, it is that Sánchez knows how to carry the martyr's cross well. From his crucifixion in that historic federal committee came the president he is today. The same ones who stood up to him on that occasion will do so after the general elections if the polls are confirmed. They do not want to wait for some option to accommodate. If Feijóo sweeps, the PSOE will move to force a manager immediately.

The father of the other manager, the Asturian Javier Fernández, is also active in this attempt to save the initials. He is not the only one who moves token from the north. Adriana Lastra also has her ambitions. There are doubts as to whether as a Trojan horse for her boss Adrián Barbón or by herself. Sánchez tried to attract her to his side by offering her a ministry in the throes of the legislature, but she neither forgives nor forgets.

The plan also includes the “old guard” which is the little awareness that Spanish socialism has left. Felipe González and Alfonso Guerra are increasingly active. A blessing for the ears of the hundreds of socialist voters who feel orphaned. González has already been casting possible leaders for post-Sanchism. Page has always denied that he wants to make the leap, but it is already known that in the name of Spain it is easy to go back on it. Sánchez does it without blinking, although he did stammer before Carlos Alsina, who in his question reflected the feelings of many: “Why have you lied to us Spaniards so much?”

In the leader casting, many variables must be considered. The main one that is capable of spending four years in opposition. There are those who see it as essential that she be a woman. Susana Díaz's time has passed, although she is more active than ever. There is a young man who brings together many sympathies from very different currents. He is discreet, but he is letting himself be loved. His relationship with González is good and also with Zapatero. That is already a merit. He is ready to fight.

There is even an established calendar that, by chance or by curse, places the extraordinary congress to start the succession right in the month of October. Some have their legs tremble because of the superstitions. Before, even the PSOE may have had to abstain again to let Feijóo govern. It has wanted the chance that it is another Galician.

If you have to pass that drink it will be very difficult to digest. In the PSOE, some advise not to swallow that poison again. The antidote may end up being Yolanda Díaz and socialism in Spain may be reduced to the minimum expression as it happened in France. Guerra already warned when he focused on “Mélenchon dressed by Christian Dior”. In case of emergency they always have Antonio Hernando. He already defended abstention once, although later he ended up in bed with Sánchez. If he had to do it again now, which would be the best thing for the Spaniards, it would be much better. You have had an excellent teacher of cynicism. The curse hangs over Ferraz.