Vox's base sends 600 proposals to reach Spain's presidency

Proposals to Vox: the grassroots playbook to reach La Moncloa

The thread that aspired to be a "political consultancy" for Santiago Abascal has accumulated 600 replies and more than six years of life. It was born with a clear intention: that Vox leaders would read advice directly from their voters to reach 125 seats and preside over Spain. But the drift of the debate reveals the enormous internal fracture over what the party should be.

Economic liberalism as a flag, but with nuances

The author of the thread starts with two recipes: abandon the "green weathervane" (in reference to the Arandina case) and explain the benefits of liberalism versus socialism. However, skepticism soon emerges. "As Pepé 2.0 as they are, they are in favor of privatizing everything," warns one sector. Another insists that "public healthcare is sacred and must not be touched," and that 99% of the population cannot pay for major private surgery. The contradiction between economic liberalism and the defense of public services becomes the first major axis of friction.

The Viogen law and immigration: the dividing issues

The gender violence law (Viogen) is one of the most repeated points. Positions range from total repeal to a reform that eliminates "author crimes." On immigration, proposals become radicalized: reducing the foreign population from 13% to 2% in twelve years, requiring 20 years of residence for nationality, or even measures of dubious legality such as "plugging in 20k volts" at the borders. These messages, although minority, are the ones that attract the most attention and can do the most fruta damage to the party.

The battle for the narrative and political marketing

A recurring analysis is that Vox must "give democracy lessons" and explain the separation of powers, something that – it is argued – 95% of Spaniards are unaware of. The leadership's "intellectualoid and convoluted" language is also criticized. "Santiago Abascal has to be more Rafa Sarracena and less who-knows-who," summarizes a message that calls for connecting with the average voter. Others, however, demand maintaining the hard line against the left: "Crush them, grind them. If the challenge requires 100, go to 120."

The dilemma of 'sanchismo' and the alliance with Ayuso

In the final messages a tactical debate arises: some propose that Vox support Isabel Díaz Ayuso as Prime Minister instead of Alberto Núñez Feijóo, arguing that this would guarantee the popular vote. Others warn of the risk of being "the PP's crutch" and ending up diluted like Ciudadanos. The discussion about whether to confront or pact with the traditional right remains open.

The thread, which was born as a beacon to guide Vox toward the presidency, ends up showing a party whose grassroots are divided between radical liberalism, social conservatism, and the temptation of populist marketing. The question of which path to take remains unanswered.