[Tom4784]

Honestly? I find this story very suspect, especially in the light of the recent Brazil election and how Bolsonaro pretty much only won because he was attacked.

It wouldn't surprise me one bit if the attackers are never found and the party bolsters in terms of support. Not saying that the victim is behind his own attack but I'd be suspicious of other people in the party.

I wouldn't say it's unrealistic to see incidents like this happen more often, an 'assassination' (bit much in this case, I don't think a would be assassin would use a piece of wood as a weapon) attempt is great for votes.