Battle for PD presidency

The much-coveted PD (Democrat Party) presidency has led to attacks between candidates, as PD leader Petre Roman blamed Traian Basescu of having gradually harmed the party’s popularity.

Moreover, one of Roman’s supporters, former deputy Corneliu Ruse, stated that there was a secret agreement between PDSR (Party of Social Democracy) and the Bucharest Mayor.

According to BBC, Petre Roman stated that scandals such as the Romanian fleet or Bucharest kiosk demolition, linked with Basescu’s name, have harmed PD image.

“We sometimes broke the glass and restored it afterwards. For instance, when Basescu wanted to withdraw from politics, in 1995, I told him it was a mistake,” Roman was quoted as saying by Mediafax.

Roman added that, at that moment, he stated Basescu had resigned in order to remain available for Justice.

“After I said that, Basescu became a hero, but he initially intended to withdraw from politics and I hope he will have the courage to say it now,” PD president said.