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Thank you, Carol, for this wonderful overview. We have been here 3 years and have finally settled in. It’s great to learn more about how the Portuguese government works, and your comments about the U.S., with it’s terrible electoral college and the ridiculous gerrymandering that goes on, was spot on! Looking forward to reading more from you.

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Thanks for your comment, Bart. Much appreciated. -CW

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This is a most informative and interesting read! Thank you!

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Must be good for American citizens to get a perspective of the electoral process here, which can be completed within 3 months or less, as opposed to the US process which requires about 3 years to complete. And the process here is very simple, very easy to understand, self-explanatory really. Well certaiinly when compared to the current US ridiculous and sad circus.

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Note that is a “representative” government… 1 person 1 vote vs. the bastardized electoral college system. Also no gerrymandering here…districts follow existing lines!

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Thanks for a great overview. Very helpful.

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Carol, thank you for clarifying the structure of government. Great overview.

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Thanks, Tricia. -CW

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I would like to know if there is a source that indicates Chega includes "far left" in its ranks. That's the first time I've seen that statement, and I find it hard to reconcile.

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I will look into this and will respond in more detail soon. -CW

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Thank you.

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Thank you so much for this summary. We have been here a year and I have been trying to follow it all, this is really useful to iron out my kinks!

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