Already in bad shape, the Socialist Party does not deprive itself of political maneuvers which can further tarnish its image.
The Federal Council of Seine-et-Marne validated ten days ago by 23 votes against 4 its Seine-et-Marne list for the regional ones, led by the outgoing Roseline Sarkissian (PS).
But Olivier Faure, deputy for the constituency of Sénart and 1st secretary of the party, nevertheless submitted to the governing bodies a single list, completely different, putting Paul Miguel, former president (PS) of the Paris agglomeration at the forefront. Marne Valley which is currently without any warrant.
Roseline Sarkissian relegated to 8th place
The latter is followed by Stéphanie Le Meur, his parliamentary collaborator and municipal councilor (PS) of Moissy-Cramayel.
This list will not be the subject of any militant vote and Roseline Sarkissian is relegated to 8th place.
Faithful to her party for twenty years, a candidate on numerous occasions, recognized by her political opponents as involved and competent, Roseline Sarkissian actively defended the department at the regional council throughout her mandate.
"The process is obviously very violent," confides the one who was for so long a municipal councilor of Fontainebleau. But I am supported by activists and elected officials of great value. It matters when you have to deal with force attacks. She has indeed spent the last few months leading the campaign with the head of the regional list, Audrey Pulvar (SE).
In its name-by-name vote, the Federal Council, composed of 75% supporters of Olivier Faure, also rejected the candidacy of Stéphanie Le Meur.
The surprise is also great for the federal secretary, Jean-Pierre Guérin, however reputed to be close to the deputy and whose work seems to be recognized by a majority of activists.
"I have been working for three years to ensure that this federation works in a collective spirit and of renovation of practices", explains the one who goes from 2nd to 3rd place while in the event of defeat, barely three seats are expected.
“I am the guarantor of a transparent and democratic process.
I am optimistic that this will be successful.
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Forty elected officials challenge Olivier Faure
"They made the list according to their own person without consulting all the socialist mayors of Seine-et-Marne," assures Stéphanie Le Meur, who is part of the Federal Council. We are in a winning strategy, with significant territories. "In this election which takes into account the entire department, Olivier Faure, who did not respond to our requests, seems to want to highlight the territories of Paris-Vallée de la Marne and Sénart, where he is currently elected, or well has been in the past.
About forty influential elected officials within the Seine-et-Marne federation wrote to the person concerned, asking him to respect the vote of the Federal Council, pointing out that he gave in to pressure from the mayors of his constituency . Audrey Pulvar, for her part, expressed her support for Roseline Sarkissian and Jean-Pierre Guérin on social networks. The national electoral commission, then the national office, must meet this Wednesday evening to decide.
This turnaround in any case confuses a large part of the activists, who say they are surprised at the gap between the consensual style displayed by Olivier Faure and his real practices. To the point of strongly thinking about quitting the party. “I had confidence in Olivier Faure's unifying speech, I even took back my party card for him, sighs an activist. But under these conditions, I cannot continue. "
