Although Uriarte is first in the polls, his leadership could be multiplied
With the race to Ibaigane already released, Jon Uriarte is running as the great favorite to preside over the Athletic. Nevertheless, Richard Barkala could have the upper hand in the elections to be held on June 24. Because his candidacy is linked to the GNP and shares many voters with Uriarte.
We have already explained countless times that Barkala Y Arechabaleta They are two antagonistic profiles. However, from Jon Uriarte we can say that it improves Barkala because of his youth and desire to change things, but he is also far from Arechabaleta. Although there are three plates, two have a similar environment.
Barkala could launch Uriarte in the elections
Barkala will play a key role before the elections. Because in Bilbao, the candidate is seen as our grandfather can be seen. Someone expert, but with very old ideas that do not adapt to the new times. In fact, his candidacy is nourished by remnants of old plates, with the continuous line that has always existed between the PNV and Athletic as an institution.
Jon Uriarte brings together that conservative character as well, but at 43 years old he adds a modern and innovative touch that Athletic’s situation requires. A young guy, eager to do things right. In fact, he did not stand for election until the Santander League ended. He did not want to interfere in sports.
They ask Barkala to withdraw from the elections
That is why there are many Athletic members who doubt whether to vote for Barkala or Uriarte in the next elections. We have already said that the polls give Uriarte a favourite, but the difference between him and Arechabaleta could be much greater if Barkala finally steps aside.
If Barkala finally did not show up, the entire leadership of the PNV would vote en masse for Jon Uriarte. Including the most classic that now, more out of friendship than to value the project, have their commitment to Barkala’s candidacy. We’ll see what happens in the coming weeks.