 She specifically promoted opening government positions for members of the Haitian diaspora.Manigat also aimed for a more independent Haitian state, one less reliant upon and subject to foreign governments and NGOs.Like 2010 presidential candidate Michel Martelly, Manigat initially called for November 28, 2010 presidential votes to be canceled given the widespread allegations of fraud in the first round, but backtracked after reports surfaced that she had polled well.