October 1, 2006

It's Runoff Time

President Lula, who until Thursday appeared to be in a place to win an easy contest against weak opposition. These few days were just time enough for his campaign team to involve itself in a new scandal, and for Lula himself to make the tactical blunder of not showing up for a presidential debate. Now he finds himself facing a runoff election against an opponent--Geraldo Alckmin--who is gaining momentum.

Lula is very popular in this part of Brazil, and people here are in somewhat of a shock. It almost feels the same as when Brazil lost to France in this year's World Cup.

Except Lula hasn't lost. All polls would indicate that he has just suffered a postponement of victory. Then again, on Wedensday most polls were predicting an easy first-round win.

Itacyara and I were worship leaders for church this evening. We started by reading Proverbs 21:1, and then reminding people that we are citizens of a heavenly Kingdom, and that our King is not subject to elections, run-offs, or impeachments.

Posted by Andrew on October 1, 2006 11:25 PM.