Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) presidential pre-candidate Francisco Domínguez had invited former President Leonel Fernández to debate on Sunday, 1 September 2019. Fernández was a no show. Domínguez Brito left the podium for Fernández empty and went ahead to present his proposals to followers and press as scheduled at 9am at the Hotel Embajador,
Domínguez Brito seeks to be the forerunner against Fernández in the 6 October 2019 primary. During the primary, the ruling party will choose its presidential candidate. Polls indicate that the top three contenders are Fernández, Domínguez and former Public Works Minister Gonzalo Castillo, the last to enter the political race.
Domínguez Brito said he sent an invitation to Fernández and suggested this take place in a city hotel. He said the debate should focus on what each candidate proposes for the economy, social justice, crime, corruption and impunity.
“It is time that we discuss the proposals,” said Domínguez Brito during a press conference to announce the invitation to debate.
Domínguez Brito is one of a group of six PLD politicians that had agreed to carry out polls to determine who would run for the group in the primary against former President Leonel Fernández. The six aspired to get the backing of President Danilo Medina. Recently new campaigner Gonzalo Castillo is announcing he has the favor of Medina and is running in the primary. The Central Electoral Board (JCE) has given the party an extension until 10 September to remove pre-candidates registered for the 6 October primary.
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2 September 2019