The two also disagreed over the number of Socialist or Together-Dialogue candidates that would represent the left-wing opposition in individual constituencies.

Bajnai proposed that the prime ministerial candidate be chosen in a primary system, similar to that of the US, arguing that the selection should not be determined by personal ambitions, but by voters.

In response, Mesterházy said primaries should be held not only between the candidates for prime minister but in all 106 individual constituencies by the middle of October.

Mesterházy said a new situation has developed, as Bajnai had not mentioned his proposal before Friday’s meeting, “and if a hot line exists between us, it should have been warmed up”.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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