"The only extreme is coherence": Abelardo de la Espriella responded to those who see him outside the political center
In an interview with Noticias RCN director, José Manuel Acevedo, presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella responded to those who believe his candidacy could not consolidate support from the political center in a potential second round of presidential elections.
TL;DR
- Abelardo de la Espriella asserts that coherence is his only "extreme" stance.
- He states his political project is founded on principles and values, not ideologies.
- De la Espriella recalls initial skepticism about his candidacy, which has since shifted as his campaign gained traction.
- He points to large gatherings at his events, including a 16,000-person turnout at the Movistar Arena, as evidence of his popular support.
- The candidate criticizes "establishment polls" that he claims have promoted other presidential hopefuls like Sergio Fajardo and Claudia López.
- De la Espriella predicts his campaign will continue to grow and that he will ultimately be president for everyone.