The electorate is the same, but the issue is different and so is their personal response.
In the fall of 2021, Republican supporters had to choose their presidential candidate.
While Laurent Wauquiez had given up on joining the ranks, Bruno Retailleau had been tempted to do so, but had given up, letting the Barnier-Bertrand-Ciotti-Juvin-Pécresse match take place.
In the fall of 2022, the same LR members will have to appoint their president, to succeed Christian Jacob.
While Laurent Wauquiez, yet the favorite, decided to pass his turn again, the boss of the LR senators, this time, decided to try his luck.
The list of candidates is not yet closed and, from the mayor of Orléans Serge Grouard to Virginie Calmels, there are several who hope to compete.
But in view of the qualification criteria, the battle should be played by three: the Niçois Éric Ciotti, finalist for the 2021 primary, the deputy of Lot Aurélien Pradié, secretary general…
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