Bia Kicis gains traction as potential running mate for Flávio Bolsonaro after internal polls

The Liberal Party (PL) is increasingly considering Deputy Bia Kicis as a potential vice-presidential candidate for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, following internal research that showed her name performing favorably. This shift comes after the party tested several other women for the role.

Initially, the PL focused on figures not directly associated with the core "bolsonarismo" movement, such as Senator Tereza Cristina and Deputies Simone Marquetto and Clarissa Tércio. However, internal polls indicated that these candidates did not add significant votes to Bolsonaro's prospects, even if they didn't harm them. This lack of impact led a faction within the PL to advocate for candidates with stronger ties to the "bolsonarista" base to reinforce support for the senator.

As a result, the names of Kicis and Deputy Júlia Zanatta have gained traction. Both are part of a group of allied parliamentarians designated as a "shock troop" to defend Bolsonaro on social media. While Kicis's potential candidacy isn't entirely surprising to some within the PL, allies report she is hesitant about the vice-presidential role.

Kicis reportedly favors running for the Senate. However, she is an early and staunch ally of Senator Bolsonaro and is said not to be entirely opposed to the idea of accepting the nomination if he were to formally invite her.