This is the answer given by vice-President José Alencar to the Veja magazine regarding the possibility of the third mandate: “The Constitution doesn’t allow it.  But the truth is – I have already said this and will repeat it – is that, if someone were to ask what the people would like, they would hear that they want President Lula to continue in power.  For obvious reasons: good economic performances, sensible social programs, care afforded the less favored layers of society. However, for President Lula, this is out of the question. He doesn’t accept it in any way whatsoever”.