 On March 10, 2008, Rosselló sent the media a written statement regarding his future in which he confirmed he will be retiring from active politics and will not be campaigning for any candidate, however he will finish his term as Senator for the Arecibo District.This Party was a newcomer to the political scene and put forward Rogelio Figueroa as it candidate for governor.It campaigned as a no status party, similar to the PPD at its start.