Internal factions within the MDB are expressing skepticism about recent rumors suggesting that the party might align with President Lula as his vice-presidential candidate in the upcoming elections. Party sources characterize these discussions as a 'trial balloon' intended to create political ramifications prematurely. They believe that Lula's inner circle has a vested interest in promoting this narrative to disrupt and weaken the MDB's ongoing alliances with opposition parties in strategically important states like São Paulo.

The strongest example cited by MDB members is São Paulo, where the strong support of Mayor Ricardo Nunes is pivotal for the re-election of Governor Tarcísio de Freitas. They argue that by suggesting MDB's alignment with Lula, the government is attempting to destabilize and fracture essential political support in this crucial state. The maneuver is perceived as an effort to pull the MDB away from its current commitments to opposition forces, thereby positioning Lula's government more favorably ahead of the elections.

Despite the chatter, key MDB leaders stress that any official support for Lula's re-election bid would require extensive discussions and consensus within the party. Notably, influential figures like Senator Renan Calheiros and Pará Governor Helder Barbalho have echoed sentiments that, while some voices within the MDB are advocating for such a move, it stands as a challenging and complex decision that needs careful deliberation.