This was a major day in France: It's been just a week since Macron's shock announcement that he was calling snap elections, & it was already the filing deadline for candidates to enter the races — and therefore for parties to make their deals.
What did we learn? Quick 🧵:
What did we learn? Quick 🧵:
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(Though there are some dissident candidates in some areas).
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Macron hoped short timeline would mean a 2017 redo. Instead, left unity, plus, far-right strength, puts Macronists in a bind.
This follows past local deals, & tacit alliance in Assembly; both are trying to make runoffs.
Bizarre situation that signals LR being on verge of implosion.
LR fielded candidate against him. He’ll also face left & Macronist blocs.
(Ultimately likely helps far-right gain a seat.)