Berlusconi ahead with Bertolaso, other extras – Il Sole 24 Ore

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This article was published April 1, 2016 at 6:35.

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on with Bertolaso. Silvio Berlusconi is categorical: “Since Bertolaso ​​said yes to me, I took a leap of joy, I’m happy to present to the Romans the only one who can solve the problems of Roma,” said the former prime minister during a ‘ radio interview with Roman broadcaster. A public stance in order to silence the rumors of a possible reconsideration of the Knight on the candidacy of the former Head of Civil Protection, who yesterday flew to Arcore to plan the next steps of the campaign.

A face to face where Berlusconi, in confirming its candidate the maximum personal commitment, however, has also invited him to avoid talking about issues not related to solving the problems of the capital, such as when he revealed sympathy of his wife for the candidate of the Democratic Party Roberto Giachetti. In his defense, Berlusconi said that Bertolaso ​​jokes are proof that it is “a non-political” but “a man of action ‘from which the other candidates” are just extras.

<' p> The surveys , the former prime minister argues that “are favorable”, so much so that “although not known to reach Meloni has already arrived.” A given but other institutions demoscopic belie, giving still firmly in the lead the leader of FDI among the candidates of the center. At Meloni (as well as Salvini) Knight scolds the rethinking of Bertolaso ​​calling it “a whim” but not serious enough to jeopardize the alliance at the national level ( “I do not have this fear»). Although they did not like the words of melons that aired the end of his leadership when in Rome

persevere in maintaining divided the center-right, “Meloni could spare some of his statements, which certainly does not do well.

<'p> in any case, despite the seemingly unshakeable support of Knight, the doubts that Bertolaso ​​remains on track to the end remain. Berlusconi may also take into account a defeat but not a rout. And if Bertolaso, not only is not able to get on the ballot but was surpassed by several points by Meloni, for “Fi would be the end,” he explained yesterday a leading exponent of the party. That’s why there are those who still considers “possible” alliance with the entrepreneur Alfio Marchini, who is currently quoted at around 10% and that Bertolaso ​​himself has referred to as the candidate closest to him as “not political ». A choice that is bad but seen by those in Fi (the governor of Liguria Giovanni Toti) works to prevent further tearing with allies and especially with the League of Matteo Salvini. Meloni also calls for a rethinking of the former premier, affiché the center-back joined in support of the candidacy of the FDI leader: “I am optimistic, it makes no sense to close in a matter of principle.” Hypotheses but the Knight does not currently contemplate. Berlusconi intends in the next few days to spend themselves in the first person to gain altitude to his candidate: today there will be another radio interview and Saturday will speak at the event Fi in Arezzo where will certainly pass on the elections in the capital.

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