Who elected your candidate then? A jury or "normal" portuguese people?
Lena was elected by the (german) audience, not because she has an amazing voice (which she hasnt imho), mainly because she is somehow unique and has a hugh presence.
The girl who stood in the final with her of the german casting sow interpreted the song "satelitte" way different and showed her tremendous voice, but overall her attidute and acting was average (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfm-BtdhcFU). From the singing POV it's better compared to lena's version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbM5l1ZPrHw
So what i wanted to say with that: i am sure a jury would have elected Lenas opponent, because she deffo sings better. But singing is not everything, the whole package has to be right.
btw some might think that she's a shy lil schoolirl, but boy she has refreshing humour, is pretty relaxed and has an amazing appearence. Mostly noteable on tv interviews.
Nah, i am not a die hard Lena fan (she's not even my type), i am just impressed by her chilled attidute and she is a person where you think "wow, she has something". Only very few people have that.