Tuesday, July 14, 2026

France and Le Pen?

Polls suggest in France....that National Rally party 'boss'...Marine Le Pen could run and win in 2027....as president of France (replacing Macron).

BS?  Well....there's a odd factor.

France runs a wide open 'primary'....with at least six parties/candidates.

The top two?  They move to a second round two weeks later.

So you could imagine Le Pen getting around 37-percent....leading.

But as you get to the 2nd round...the number two candidate....likely a lefty....will draw from the 63-percent who did not vote or Le Pen.  If that person gets 50-percent plus 10-percent....they win.

Polling currently says....73-to-80 percent of French people are disgruntled with Macron, and the current trends.  At least six polls (all in June 2026) say the bulk of voters aren't happy.

Economic pressures?  Well....it's the worst of times in forty-plus years.....high public debt, austerity measures continually brought up, rising living costs, and perceived inequalities.

Le Pen having some economic miracle to offer?  So far....the talk is limited. 


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