I wrote recently that the scandal of the files had been created and supported by Teodor Melescanu as part of the NLP electoral strategy.

I wrote recently that the scandal of the files had been created and supported by Teodor Melescanu as part of the NLP electoral strategy. As a continuation of the Norica Nicolai scandal, the scandal of the files forced Traian Basescu to show his support for the democrat liberals in the electoral battle of 2008. Therefore, the liberals wanted to emphasize two things:

1) In 2008, Traian Basescu won’t be Romania’s President anymore. He will be the leader of a party that will take part in the electoral confrontation.

2) The DLP, led by Traian Basescu will be the main competitor for NLP during the campaign.

The two weeks of electoral scandals have emphasized other aspects of the NLP strategy as well. On Sunday, the 20th of January 2008, the NLP Press Release regarding the files was read by Adrian Iorgulescu. However, he is the Minister of Culture. He has nothing to do with this. Why did he have to read the NLP reaction to Traian Basescu’s accusing speech at the return in the country? There are two reasons for that:

1) To emphasize the fact that this is a conflict between Traian Basescu and NLP.

2) To get as many NLP leaders in the fight against Traian Basescu.

There are two reasons that reveal other strategic notes of the NLP electoral strategy for this year. From 2005, when he started the conflict with Calin Popescu Tariceanu, Traian Basescu tried to find constitutional explanations for his attacks against the Government. By adapting the fundamental law to his needs, Traian Basescu stated it was his duty to wade into the Government on the people’s behalf. By exploring the two scandals, the liberals tried to bring the fight against Traian Bases