On the right of the French political spectrum, the campaign to regain the leadership of the Les Républicains party is launched. The candidate and boss of the LR senators, Bruno Retailleau, held his first public meeting on the evening of Wednesday September 14, in Biarritz, in the South-West. First stage of a long tour of France to convince some 50,000 activists to choose him to redress the right after the beating of the presidential election.
With our special correspondent in Biarritz, Lucile Gimberg
In an attempt to remobilize the LR activists killed by the less than 5% of Valérie Pécresse in the presidential election, the senator Bruno Retailleau promises to change everything: If we don’t change anything, if we go back to old habits, we’re dead! “, he proclaims in front of his supporters in Biarritz. A new name, a new seat and above all, more power for activists within LR. ” I think our party is too Parisian. There are too many feathered hats and I really want to listen to activists. I think that for each major orientation, you need referents. »
As for the line, it will be that of a “ true right “, he asserts. A right which defends order, freedom of enterprise and which speaks of identity. ” Any more than I want to leave the word “patriotism” to Marine Le Pen, I don’t want to leave the word “civilization” to Mr Éric Zemmour or to others “, he launches.
Retired
Among the approximately 150 members who listen to him, almost all retired, Pierre-François was won over in advance. ” Christianity and right-wing values. And when you listen to his speeches, it’s very clear “, he rejoices.
But most have not yet decided. “ I thought it had a punch, let’s think about it a bit “says another.
As for Myriam, a former activist, she no longer believes in it much. ” I hope that young people will still take over because we are still a party of old people. I’m sorry. »
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