After TS-LKD’s internal rating: an important reminder: a few more changes before our eyes

Audronius Ažubalis, who was number nine on the list, explained that a “very small” change to the list is now possible. The possibilities for change are defined in the party statute.

“A new person (raised from somewhere) may appear in the top ten. In the second, two, in the third, like four, and so on. That is not much, and if we remember the last elections, at least the first The twenties weren’t very alternating. It was handled very carefully. I think this will be the case in this case too, “said A. Azubalis.

The politician does not believe that the elections to Seimas can bring significant changes.

“Something could happen here unless, if any steps are taken, it is widely echoed by party supporters.” (…) Or if voters think something has an inadequately low rating. But I remember very few cases of this type. It must be recognized that there is some confidence in the list that is being drawn up, ”said A. Ažubalis.

For those who don’t understand how it happened that so many Christian-minded politicians have been at the forefront of the party that has received the most comments about liberalization in recent times, the politician replies that “this is not a type of artificially organized action “

“In the run-up to the European elections and at this stage, I have had to travel a lot through the chapters, and I can certainly say that I am conservative, and my conservative attitudes, which I have been debating, have been supported. I think these are things natural. (…) I think it comes from the depths of the party, “said A. Azubalis.

He highlighted the importance of voter choice.

After an internal party ranking, Emanuel Zinger, an experienced member of this party community, emphasized not so much the possible changes that the first people on the list could make, but the importance of conscious choice of voters for democratic development from the country. This policy lists 29.

The growth or perception of “voters” about the main ideas expressed and the choice to be on one side or the other should be clearly visible through the classification. So I think stopping and an extra minute in the box is very important for the Lithuanian state, democracy. (…) That list in very small letters, where it is necessary to search for surnames when it opens, does not deserve an automatic touch, but a deeper approach, “said E. Zinger.

The politician stressed that this is important not only for the conservative electorate

“The entire division of Lithuania between five, six, seven, eight political parties is extremely precious. I would suggest that we do not dare mock a different opinion, if it is not just a spread of hatred or intimidation of hooligans, but appreciate it, appreciate the ability of people to stop behind the curtains and choose their own person. The choice is not just for the party, but also for the person in that party, who represents their precious world of ideas, “said E. Zinger .

According to the MP, voters should have more opportunities to rank the list. They can currently complete five boxes.

“There are fifteen of them in the internal party rankings, reducing them to five is a very limited expression of opinion. There must be at least ten boxes for a voter to choose at least a dozen of their favorite people. Then we would see what range of The voter is voting opinions, ”said E. Zingeris.

The parliamentarian recalled that in previous elections, there have been situations in which voters have adjusted the party’s recommendations.

“For example, E. Vareikis traveled from 141 seats to the top positions during national elections. People sometimes move the person who has fallen into their hearts, deserving of sympathy, to revolutionize the way forward. This is democracy.

Keep in mind that very strong change requires tens of thousands of people to vote and put their favorite person in the box during national or EP elections. Here is an operation that I would say special. In reality, it is almost impossible to influence national elections with internal movements, ”said E. Zinger.

As a result, according to the politician, the actual list of public favorites will only become clear on October 11, during the Seimas elections.

“It just came to our attention then. When we talk about Lithuania before the war, we say that normal democracy was not established in Lithuania, so we failed, and Finland, for example, where it happened, was able to repel Russia because everyone, like one, they stood up to defend Finland from Stalin’s invasion.

And the rest of the Baltic countries, which were still absent here, sometimes had not always democratic leaders: A. Smeton, K. Ulmanis and K. Pets. After several coups, the elections were frozen, so the public debate was not deep, and then the societies were not ready to fight for their independence in 1940, when Hitler divided Europe with Stalin. And they didn’t go into battle the way they would have if countries were deeply democratic. The current maturity of the society and its understanding of the lists is important. This is not automatic writing, but the separation of people who genuinely express political ideas. (…)

That state will never be occupied by enemies, where everyone does not lay hands, comes out of socialist collectivism and says no, I will fight for this idea, and this man represents the world of my ideas. I think on October 11th, we will have a maturity test not only for politicians but also for voters. Its longer stay behind the curtain would mean Lithuania’s growth on the road to value maturity, and the widening gap between the not-so-democratic but independent Lithuania and today’s Lithuania, which would follow the well-known motto “may be wrong, but I’m ready to bury my life for your different opinion. ” . We have to live in a world of ideas about how Swedes, Norwegians, Finns, Israelis and Americans live, “said E. Zinger.

Admit not to try a place in the list

Bronislaw Matelis, who does not belong to the party but goes to the polls with the conservatives, remained at number 84 on the list, but has no regrets.

“You see, I did not put much personal effort to be drugged. I did not write letters (although it was possible to write letters to the members of the group, distribute them), it was possible to express myself through Facebook, go to the sections. I did nothing to improve myself”, B. Matelis openly admitted.

The politician hopes to win the Seimas elections in the single-member Nevėžis constituency, and considers his current position logical.

“The party election list is a list of party members. I am not a member of any party. If I were a member, I would look further at those members who have worked for many years, fighting for that party. With that in mind, I have I concentrated my strength on one limb, and I’m going to win there.

Looking from the country, I am glad that Vilius Semeška has received a high place. He and Mr. Malinauskas had to fight a lot in Druskininkai. I really liked Mindaugas Lingė when he came to our camp. Got a place high enough. I’m glad that a good and hard-working team is being formed, ”said B. Matelis.

You can still make some adjustments to the list

After the TS-LKD party announced the ranking results of its roster for the Seimas elections in the multi-member constituency, party leader G. Landsbergis said there were no big surprises. According to him, it is natural that active party members receive considerable support.

“There were no surprises. (…) In general, that complete list of 140 is difficult to assess. The first twenty are available. It is, I would say, harmoniously balanced. We have people from both the Christian flank and political prisoners, deported Conservatives Probably the most significant changes are the people working in the Seimas for the first period, Monika Navickienė herself, who was raised to the top in 25 places Laurynas Lasčiūnas is undoubtedly a very active member of the Seimas and a party member. They received support, “G. Landsbergis, quoted by ELTA, told journalists at Seimas on Monday.

According to him, the reorganization of the list after the ranking also took place due to the fact that the veterans of the match were not classified.

“There is not much observation, such reorganization was mainly due to the fact that a large number of the main veterans of our party – Andrius Kubilius, Rasa Juknevičienė and Irena Degutienė – were not classified this time, there were changes, but there was not much surprise” . Conservative leader.

He was not surprised that newcomers to the party received less attention in the party’s internal rankings than former ones.

“As this is an internal classification of the party, (…) it is clear that the party looks at the people it sees most often first. Those who visit departments more frequently are more likely to be classified. This is already the dynamic. “… Those who travel all the time will be in the top ten or most visible,” said G. Landsbergis.

At the same time, he noted that the list is not exhaustive and is still subject to change. “I want to say that the list is not yet final. We have the right to change it a bit together with Ingrida Šimonyte. We are waiting for the determination of some people and some changes may be like this, “added the president of TS-LKD.

ELTA recalls that the first two places on the TS-LKD list – non-partisan I. Šimonytė and party president G. Landsbergis – were not ranked. Laurynas Kasčiūnas, a member of the Seimas National Defense and Security Committee (NSGC), ranked third after qualifying, garnering 2,853 votes. Fourth, Paulius Saudargas, member of the Environmental Protection Committee (2248 votes), fifth, Monika Navickienė, member of the Committee on Social Affairs and Labor (2000 votes). Next on the list are members of Seimas Radvilė Morkūnaitė-Mikulėnienė (1979 votes), Arvydas Anušauskas (1864 votes), Agnė Bilotaitė (1,731 votes), Audronius Ažubalis (1,693 votes), Žygimantas Pavilionis (1,584 votes).