Brazil: Lula's Huge Mistake.

In short, Lula is the new Biden.  Previously, the president said he was not inclined to run again to foster political renewal within The Workers' Party, an essential element given that politics in Brazil is as polarized between left and right as it is in the United States. Unlike Biden, Lula remains in relatively good physical health, but like so many other politicians, his ego rules the roost. Lula is thinking more about what is good for himself than for his country. It's as simple as that. 

In an American context, Biden waited far too long before changing his mind and withdrawing as the Democratic Party standard-bearer. That left Harris with not enough runway to win against Trump, the right's demon seed. One would think Lula already sees and, more importantly, understands that parallel. 

And even more alarmingly, Lula leads in the polls but still has a disapproval rating of at least fifty percent. You never, ever, run a presidential candidate with numbers like that. It's an invitation for political disaster. If Lula sticks with his decision and the right finds a recognized up-and-coming national candidate, Lula is likely to lose in a runoff. 

Biden sank Harris more effectively than Trump did. Lula seems prepared to do the same. God help Brazil...