Divisions in Party of Communists about election of head of state becoming more visible

For the last few weeks, the Party of Communists (PC) has sent a series of mixed signals about its willingness to vote for a President. The ruling Alliance for European Integration, which holds a thin 53-seat majority in the legislature, needs at least eight Communist votes to be able to elect a head of state.

Yesterday, however, a rift seems to have appeared within the PC, as Communist M.P. Vladimir Turcan said he sent a letter to PC head and former President Vladimir Voronin (2001-2009), in which he talked about the social and political situation in the country, as well as about the election of the head of state. The general message of the letter is that the PC should seriously consider voting for a President.

Mr. Turcan told the press that a group of Communist M.P.s share his viewpoint.

Communist M.P. Victor Stepaniuc has also noted that there is some disagreement within the PC about the election of the head of state.

On the other hand, Communist M.P. Grigore Petrenco told the press that there is unanimous agreement in the PC that the Communists should not vote for a President.

The first presidential election is scheduled for October 23. A second round will be organized if the first round fails. If legislators fail to elect a head of state, early elections will be called in 2010.

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