Friday, January 13, 2017

French Left-Wing Presidential Hopefuls Take Part in First TV Debate

By Seamus Kearney

Seven candidates have taken part in the first French left-wing TV debate ahead of a primary to choose a candidate for this year’s presidential race.

Ex-Prime Minister Manuel Valls has been a top favourite as candidate for the presidential ballot on April 23, enjoying a high profile.

But one flash poll after Thursday’s first televised clash indicates that former economy minister Arnaud Montebourg was considered to be the winner by a few points.

But then Valls was slightly ahead in a poll of just left-wing voters, suggesting the race will be tight.

The Left is way down in the polls at this stage, behind the conservatives and the far-right. 

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Source: euronews.

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