Reform Party members are unsure whether Kersti Kaljulaid can become president again. Prime Minister Kristen Michal said on Thursday that Kaljulaid could become president again.
Meelis Kiili said he would not vote for Kaljulaid. He believes Kaljulaid does not unite the people like Arnold Rüütel. Valdo Randpere said Kaljulaid has fewer chances than the current president Alar Karis.
Randpere does not believe Kaljulaid can become president again. He mentioned Kaljulaid's meeting with Russian President Putin in 2019. Randpere would rather vote for Karis.
Toomas Kivimägi cannot say whether he would vote for Kaljulaid. He thinks presidential elections should be more open. People should not be afraid to say they want to become president.
Õnne Pillak did not answer directly whether Kaljulaid could become president. She said Kaljulaid was a good president. It is important to find a candidate who supports Estonian values.
Liina Kersna once voted for Kaljulaid, but now she doubts. She thinks there are other strong candidates in Estonia, such as Madis Müller or Tõnu Viik.
Kalle Laanet cannot say whether he supports Kaljulaid. He said the debate is just beginning. Annely Akkermann would vote for Kaljulaid, but does not believe she will get enough votes.
Mart Võrklaev said Kaljulaid is a strong candidate. But her victory depends on the will of the parties. Hanah Lahe would support Kaljulaid, but does not know if others will too.
Randpere recalled that Kaljulaid became president thanks to Leo Kunnas and EKRE. Kunnas did not like Jüri Luik, so EKRE blocked Luik. Then Kaljulaid was proposed.
The presidential elections will take place on September 2 and 3. A candidate needs 21 signatures from Riigikogu members. To elect a president, 68 votes are needed. If the Riigikogu fails, the electoral college will choose the president.