In 2000, the allied parties supporting the Fernando Henrique Cardoso administration totaled 60% of the valid votes in the first round.
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Voters who think, better than trusting in the promises of the candidates, it is more worthwhile to define their vote objectively by evaluating the performance figures indicating the latest efforts of PT and PSDB ahead of the Municipality of São Paulo, may be frustrated

There is more difficulty maintaining lasting social relationships outside the family and neighborhood.