Alexander Safronov and elections to the Legislative Assembly: Am I a trembling creature or do I have the right?
Every week, there's a new reason to criticize Alexander Safronov, the deputy of the Irkutsk Duma. Since December last year, when Safronov declared his intention to run for the regional parliament, he has been facing more and more problems.
A few weeks ago, Babr reported on searches at the office of the Capital Construction Department, led by Alexander Safronov, and the start of a pre-investigation check on various property transactions. The Pioneer stadium and several purchase and sale transactions are under suspicion.
Last week, the unfortunate politician was once again in the spotlight for driving under the influence. This attracted attention in light of his previous financial controversies that went unnoticed for years.
According to available information, Alexander Safronov lost his driver’s license in the summer of 2022 due to refusal to undergo a medical examination. Now, in the winter of 2023, he was once again driving under the influence.
While he used to be relatively unknown, his new role has brought him increased attention for various reasons.
With Safronov leading the regional branch of the New People, the party's reputation has suffered. This has also weakened the party's main advantage of being untainted.
The only thing the New People have to offer voters is their “purity.” They lack a real program, significant representatives, achievements, or a notable idea, making them annoying to many voters.
Any significant hit to the image of a “newcomer” is a big blow to the party ratings. Safronov's actions in the pre-election battle are causing embarrassment, and he struggles to provide sincere justification.
Real captains do not leave the ship in the event of a crash. Alexander Safronov in “New People” the captain is completely inexperienced, but already unequivocally – sinking. And in this case, the ship goes to the bottom for the captain, and not vice versa.
The information noise around Alexander Safronov, moreover, is an important reminder that in the strict hierarchy of the Irkutsk political “party” he still has to grow and grow to be a predator. No matter how much you would like and what loud regalia they did not hang on him.
And here the rule “named a load” does not work. There is little space in the back, and there are more and more interested in it every day. And even if the deputies of the City Duma are completely confident in their ability to jump into a bigger boat, the “big brothers” remind who is who.
You can demonstrate as much as you like that you have outgrown a children’s bicycle with four wheels. But until the parents decide that this is true, and the wheels are not removed – Sasha Safronov ride on his hateful children’s bike. And in the literal and figurative sense. Rights are now unlikely to be returned.
