PDA

View Full Version : Discontent brews in PLD politics



NewsWhore
09-02-2008, 07:40 PM
Aside from dealing with the normal issues facing the nation, President Leonel Fernandez must now deal with the internal strife caused in his party over the allocation of well-paid government posts. Fernandez has continued naming party members to various positions, but many party members are unhappy with the allocations. Given the situation, the PLD held a three-hour meeting yesterday to discuss the issues at hand. Fernandez was not present. As a result, it was decided that Minister to the Presidency Cesar Pina Torribio would deal with the internal party issues. PLD members have gone on the offensive against each other, hurling insults and accusations through the media. The PLD has warned all members that continued public attacks will result in sanctions.

More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#8)