> “You are speaking to your banker when you speak of Russia, that’s the problem,” Macron charged. “You cannot correctly defend France’s interests on this subject because your interests are linked to people close to Russian power.”
> “You depend on Russian power and you depend on Mr. Putin,” he said.
> Le Pen bristled at Macron’s suggestion that she is beholden to Russia. She described herself as “totally free” and said Macron “knows full well that what he says is false.”
Happy to see it pressed on the debate.
> Usually a powerful orator, Le Pen occasionally struggled for words and fluidity. She also at times lacked her characteristic pugnacity. She has sought in this campaign to soften her image and cast off the extremist label that critics have long assigned to Le Pen and her party.
> Macron appeared particularly self-assured in contrast, bordering at times on arrogance — a trait that his critics have highlighted. He sat with his arms crossed as he listened to Le Pen speak.
I can’t help, but wonder what Macron’s strategists aim for here. Arrogance in politicians is a one trait people generally despise in politicians.
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> “You are speaking to your banker when you speak of Russia, that’s the problem,” Macron charged. “You cannot correctly defend France’s interests on this subject because your interests are linked to people close to Russian power.”
> “You depend on Russian power and you depend on Mr. Putin,” he said.
> Le Pen bristled at Macron’s suggestion that she is beholden to Russia. She described herself as “totally free” and said Macron “knows full well that what he says is false.”
Happy to see it pressed on the debate.
> Usually a powerful orator, Le Pen occasionally struggled for words and fluidity. She also at times lacked her characteristic pugnacity. She has sought in this campaign to soften her image and cast off the extremist label that critics have long assigned to Le Pen and her party.
> Macron appeared particularly self-assured in contrast, bordering at times on arrogance — a trait that his critics have highlighted. He sat with his arms crossed as he listened to Le Pen speak.
I can’t help, but wonder what Macron’s strategists aim for here. Arrogance in politicians is a one trait people generally despise in politicians.
Deer French people,
please do not elect le pen.
Sincerly,
A european brother.
What utter moron would ever vote for Le Pen?