Debate Shows Weak Point for Haddad in São Paulo Election, Says Political Scientist
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Fernando Haddad and Tarcísio de Freitas took part in a debate on Band TV. The debate was about the São Paulo election.
A political scientist watched the debate. He said the debate showed a weak point for Haddad.
During the debate, Tarcísio did not say the name of Flávio Bolsonaro. He did not say it one single time.
Haddad talked about this after the debate. He said Tarcísio never mentioned Flávio Bolsonaro's name.
Flávio Bolsonaro is a senator. He is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
The political scientist said this shows a problem for Haddad. Haddad wanted to connect Tarcísio to the Bolsonaro family.
The São Paulo election is very important in Brazilian politics. Many people are watching this race.
Haddad and Tarcísio are both important candidates in this election.
Vocabulary7 words
- debate
- when people talk in public about a topic and give different ideas
- election
- when people vote to choose a leader
- political scientist
- a person who studies politics as a job
- senator
- a person who works in a part of the government
- politics
- activities about government and power
- race
- a competition between people, here for an election
- candidates
- people who want to win an election
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Answer key
1. Haddad and Tarcísio 2. Say the name of Flávio Bolsonaro 3. True
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Fernando Haddad and Tarcísio de Freitas took part in a _____ on Band TV. The debate was about the São Paulo _____.
A _____ watched the debate. He said the debate showed a weak point for Haddad.
During the debate, Tarcísio did not say the name of Flávio Bolsonaro. He did not say it one single time.
Flávio Bolsonaro is a _____. He is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
The political scientist said this shows a problem for Haddad. Haddad wanted to connect Tarcísio to the Bolsonaro family.
The São Paulo election is very important in Brazilian _____. Many people are watching this _____.
Haddad and Tarcísio are both important _____ in this election.