Expresident Rafael Ángel Calderón, who was arrested in the Caja-Fischel kickback scandal, hosted 40 former and current representatives in the Casa Italia on Wednesday.  The main topic of conversation was how to regain confindence from voters in the February election in order to gain as many seats in the Assembly as possible.

Calderón confirmed his influence in the election of candidates for representative in the recent PUSC assembly.  "When they asked me my opinion, I gave it with great pleasure."   Many in circles close the party believe that it will concentrate on winning seats in the Assembly, leaving the Presidential Candidate Ricardo Toledo to fend for himself.  Toledo is currently in 6th place in the polls, while the party as a whole does much better.

Calderón emphasized that he has not ruled out a run for the presidency in 2010, and said "Those who belong to the party and carry it in our hearts will not let it end."