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Biden looks to French elections to boost his political case — but it's complicated
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President Biden is pointing to the recent French elections as a boost to his political case for staying in the presidential race. However, the French elections were not as simple as Biden portrayed them. While they were a rejection of the far right, they also reflected dissatisfaction with French President Macron and his centrist coalition. This trend of voter dissatisfaction with incumbents is seen globally and should concern Biden. Recent elections in the UK, India, and South Africa have shown that incumbents are highly vulnerable. Biden's allies point to factors such as a stronger US economy and Trump's notoriety as reasons for optimism. However, experts warn that the anti-incumbent sentiment could engulf not only Biden but also any potential replacement. The international right has gained clout amid this wave of anti-incumbent sentiment, with right-wing parties seeking to form a coalition in Europe. The French elections showed a strong rejection of the establishment, and Biden's administration's attempts to address concerns have not been effective so far.
#Biden #FrenchElections #Incumbents #VoterDissatisfaction #RightwingParties
https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-looks-french-elections-boost-203533718.html
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President Biden is pointing to the recent French elections as a boost to his political case for staying in the presidential race. However, the French elections were not as simple as Biden portrayed them. While they were a rejection of the far right, they also reflected dissatisfaction with French President Macron and his centrist coalition. This trend of voter dissatisfaction with incumbents is seen globally and should concern Biden. Recent elections in the UK, India, and South Africa have shown that incumbents are highly vulnerable. Biden's allies point to factors such as a stronger US economy and Trump's notoriety as reasons for optimism. However, experts warn that the anti-incumbent sentiment could engulf not only Biden but also any potential replacement. The international right has gained clout amid this wave of anti-incumbent sentiment, with right-wing parties seeking to form a coalition in Europe. The French elections showed a strong rejection of the establishment, and Biden's administration's attempts to address concerns have not been effective so far.
#Biden #FrenchElections #Incumbents #VoterDissatisfaction #RightwingParties
https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-looks-french-elections-boost-203533718.html