Most Renzi's PD supporters to back Martina for leader

(ANSA) - Rome, December 11 - The majority of Democratic Party (PD) senior members close to ex-leader and ex-premier Matteo Renzi are in favor of backing former caretaker leader Maurizio Martina as the candidate to lead the party at a congress next year, sources said after a meeting on Tuesday.
    A significant minority, however, is reportedly insisting this wing of the party should present its own candidate.
    Lazio Governor Nicola Zingaretti is considered Martina's main rival for the role.
    The deadline to present candidatures expires Wednesday at 6 pm.