By Antonis Anzoletou

The candidacy of Stefanos Kasselakis came to disturb the “calm waters” of the race to succeed Alexis Tsipras in Koumoundourou. At a time when the news and especially the devastating fires had covered everything, last weekend the social media were “on fire” with the rumors that wanted the 35-year-old American businessman to run for the presidency of SYRIZA.

Is it a candidacy with which Stefanos Kasselakis simply wishes to write a chapter for the future or is he really trying to enter a “wedge” and go to the second round?

This will be seen in the coming days from the mobilization that will take place when the “dust” settles from the first loud reactions – mostly positive – caused by the announcement of his candidacy.

Even behind-the-scenes interventions have been documented, with several executives pointing out how early he “climbed the ladder” in SYRIZA. Many believe that the mere fact that he is not an MP combined with his lack of experience will take away from him the advantage given him by his strong profile and strong CV.

Critics of his candidacy are already talking about a depoliticized participation without even being a member of SYRIZA.

The truth is that Mr. Kasselakis does not have much time at his disposal until September 10, when the elections will be held. On the other hand, the four candidates have already made dozens of tours throughout Greece.

What gives him an edge is his freshness as a person. The campaign he has carried out so far has been smart enough without “suspicing” even top officials of Koumundourou about their possible descent into the elections.

After the position platform he announced on Facebook yesterday, he read proposals from his supporters, such as the digitization of hospital appointments, or the return of forest protection to forest offices, which, he said, he would include in his planning. In this way, he tries to show that he will have an unmediated relationship with the members of SYRIZA by bringing a new face to the world of the party.

His letter to the Prefectural Committee of Chania was the seal for the announcement of his candidacy, making an appointment with members and friends of the party this afternoon at 7.15 pm at the tombs of Venizelos. “I feel the need, after the announcement of my candidacy, for my first public contact to be made in my place of origin and with the people of my place,” he says in a statement.

It is a fact that it will affect the balances as we know them to this day and his position regarding the holding of a debate on September 7, for which no “white smoke” has yet been released, will certainly be awaited with interest. Although Efi Ahtsioglou’s staff does not make estimates, the former labor minister is considered the favorite for the top spot.

The truth is that there has been a liquidation of trends throughout the last period and there are not a few who point out that the fifth candidacy may change its initial goals, as some believe that it will win from the first ballots.

The “wedge” Kasselakis will also be studied in his staff Euclid Tsakalotouas in his environment they believed that there is a dynamic that is reflected in the tours and shows that he can get the ticket for the second round.

The new candidacy will also concern him Nikos Pappa since Mr. Kasselakis is supported by Pavlos Polakis. Will there be further fragmentation of the presidential bloc? That is the question without anyone being able to predict the behavior of the electorate. The former Minister of Digital Policy, however, continues unabated to come into contact with many people throughout Greece every day. It will be less affected Stefanos Tzoumakas which is said to be aimed more at the so-called “Pasokogeneis” of the party.

The mystery of whether the SYRIZA ballot box hides other eclipses will be solved on Saturday at 11.00 am. which will take place, at the Foundation of Greater Hellenism, the ongoing Conference. Although there are executives like Sokratis Famellos who have not opened their papers, the image that exists up to this time is that no new surprises are expected.