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Lisnard's online surge reshapes French right
David Lisnard, the Cannes mayor running for president, has built momentum through a polished online campaign despite weak polling, complicating the race for the Republican candidate.
In brief
David Lisnard, the Cannes mayor running for president, has built momentum through a polished online campaign despite weak polling, complicating the race for the Republican candidate. David Lisnard, a presidential candidate and Cannes mayor, has gained attention through a well-organised online campaign despite…
Lisnard builds buzz despite weak polls
David Lisnard, a presidential candidate, has struggled to break through in polling but has generated attention in recent days through a well-organised and partly manufactured online campaign.
Momentum threatens Republican frontrunner
Lisnard's online surge is not helping Bruno Retailleau, the Republican candidate. The question now is whether this supposed enthusiasm for the Cannes mayor can reshape the right's political landscape.
Liberal wing organises for influence
Beyond Lisnard's campaign, the broader liberal political movement is organising to influence the election. Elisa Bertholomey and Paul de Villepin discuss these dynamics with Anthony Lattier on Playbook Paris.
Here's the gist
David Lisnard, a presidential candidate and Cannes mayor, has gained attention through a well-organised online campaign despite struggling in polls, potentially disrupting the right's political landscape.
