Cimoszewicz's candidacy dashes SdPl's hopes of leading the new left

SdPl's plan to dominate the left side of the political spectrum seems to be falling apart, as Cimoszewicz took a resounding lead in the presidential polls, with 22%-37% support, marginalizing SdPl leader Marek Borowski, who now has 2%-8%. Insiders say that the atmosphere within SdPl may now be changing and the party may choose to support Cimoszewicz and join forces with SLD in nominating candidates for elections to the Senate. Bogdan Lewandowski, one of SdPl's leaders, is quite ambiguous saying that "one should not fall victim to the dictate of polls" and then adding "but one cannot disregard the polls, either." A clearer view on the future of SdPl could emerge after the party's Sunday convention. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p.13) T.J.