Bersaniani

Bersaniani referred to the followers of Pier [Luigi Bersani], a former secretary of the Democratic [Party (Italy)|Democratic Party], a list of [political parties in Italy|political party in Italy].
The Bersaniani, who were formerly affiliated with the Dalemiani, represented traditional social democracy within the party and have their power base in the "red" regions, mainly Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. Since his election as secretary, Bersani gained autonomy from D'Alema, but they are still close allies. Bersani's main supporters include Maurizio Migliavacca, Virginio Merola, Vasco Errani, Enrico [Rossi (politician)|Enrico Rossi], Nicola Zingaretti, Stefano Fassina, Andrea Orlando and Matteo Orfini.