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What purpose does threatening @FlavioBolsonaro with criminal prosecution five days before the vote serve? To defeat him at the ballot box or to make sure that, even if he wins, he governs under threat? That is the logic of lawfare. Turn legal jeopardy into political control. The electorate may choose the president, provided someone else retains a veto over his mandate. Justice requires evidence, due process and independence but campaign threats like the ones @LulaOficial made during the presidential debate corrode all three. This will backfire. Voters understand the difference between enforcing the law and using it to discipline their choice. Every attempt to intimidate Flávio gives them another reason to turn out on Sunday and vote #22. #MakeBrazilFreeAgain