While he had been “ousted” from the party ten years ago in a conflict context with his daughter Marine Le Pen who took up the torch, what did Jean-Marie Le Pen represent for those who campaign today for the National Rally ?
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At the time, Natacha, who had recently become an activist in the National Rally (RN), was not particularly attracted by the speech of Jean-Marie Le Pen. Today she salutes a tribune who raised the debate. “ I have a very deep respect for this gentleman, his culture and his way of shaking up morals a little and making people think, making them react. It’s not given to everyone », explains Natacha.
In 2002, Blandine voted for Jean-Marie Le Pen. She also doesn’t hide her sympathy for the character. “ He was a politician with slip-ups, like many politicians. We did not agree with all his ideas, but most of his ideas. He fought his fight and had strength to take us with him “, she remembers.
The former leader of the National Front was condemned by the courts, in particular for his comments on the gas chambers. Nothing to shock Florent. “ It’s a tragedy. He was more than a classic politician », said Florent, categorically. “ We all knew that he had a fiery and provocative character and nature. His weapon, at the level of the press or otherwise, we knew that it was controversy and provocation. »
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Indelible mark in minds
Although he has withdrawn from political life for several years, he has left an indelible mark in the minds and sometimes the hearts of the supporters of the current National Rally. Particularly in Marseille, in the 8th constituency of Bouches-du-Rhône, where he ran in the 1988 legislative elections.
He is still a character who left his mark and everyone knows him.
In Marseille, RN supporters salute the memory of Jean-Marie Le Pen
Ten years ago, the exclusion of Jean-Marie Le Pen was approved by just over half of supporters. The other half were divided between indifference and total disagreement.
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