Universidade do ABC Professor Eyed as Simone Tebet's Senate Running Mate

Ramatis Jacino, an economics professor at the Universidade do ABC, is emerging as a contender for the position of Simone Tebet's running mate in the upcoming Senate race. Jacino, who has been a member of the Workers' Party (PT) since its founding in the late 1970s, reportedly has the backing of a significant portion of the PT's São Paulo membership.

His potential candidacy is seen as an opportunity to enrich political discourse with perspectives on workers' rights, racial issues, and education. Jacino believes he can contribute significantly to these discussions, aligning with Tebet's more conservative political trajectory while bringing his own expertise to the forefront. The role of a Senate substitute is particularly coveted, especially given the possibility of assuming ministerial positions should Lula be re-elected.

Jacino's profile is bolstered by support from activists in the Black movement and labor unions, as well as endorsements from figures like federal deputy Vicentinho and São Paulo PT president Hélio Rodrigues. He recently co-authored the book "O golpe de 2016: origens, mecanismos e consequências" (The 2016 Coup: Origins, Mechanisms, and Consequences), further cementing his academic and political engagement. His inclusion could signal a strategic move to broaden Tebet's appeal and deepen the campaign's engagement with key social and economic issues.

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Simone has a more conservative political trajectory and dialogues very well with these sectors. I believe I can contribute by enriching the discussion from the perspective of workers' rights, racial issues in the country, and issues related to education.