Eduardo Leite, the Governor of Rio Grande do Sul, has been distinguishing himself from his fellow presidential candidates Ratinho Jr. and Ronaldo Caiado from the PSD party by delivering more vigorous speeches against Bolsonarism. During a political caravan across São Paulo, the three leaders presented their plans and visions in events presided over by the party president, Gilberto Kassab. While they are all positioning themselves as potential PSD candidates for the upcoming presidential election, the political landscape remains polarized between former president Lula of the Workers' Party and Flávio Bolsonaro from the Liberal Party.

Leite has been particularly vocal in his assertion that merely replacing the Workers' Party (PT) with another flawed administration, such as that represented by Bolsonaro, is not a viable solution for the country. He criticized Bolsonaro's presidency by stating that the former leader's governance primarily resulted in bringing back Lula instead of delivering meaningful progress. This critique stems from his view that the return of the PT to power under a different pretext would not solve the underlying issues facing Brazil.

In contrast, Caiado emphasized the moral crisis Brazil faces as long as the PT remains in power, highlighting the increase in organized crime and corruption across the party's extended rule. His comments align with a broader sentiment among some Brazilian political figures who believe the country’s integrity is at stake under continued Workers' Party leadership. This internal strife within the PSD indicates a challenging path ahead for the party as it seeks to unify its factions while confronting a deeply divided electorate in the upcoming election.