Héctor Ferrer is clear as to what the Popular Democratic Party’s (PDP) role should be at this time: being the party people identify with, overseeing the actions of the NPP administration, and addressing the status issue in an inclusive manner. That is why he does not hesitate in stating that Aníbal Acevedo Vilá’s stance regarding the status referendum to be carried out this June “is a mistake”.  Acevedo Vilá, Ferrer’s opponent in the PDP presidential race, believes the referendum is a priority issue for the PDP.