By Seamus Kearney
Seven candidates have taken part in the first French left-wing TV
debate ahead of a primary to choose a candidate for this year’s
presidential race.
Ex-Prime Minister Manuel Valls has been a top favourite as candidate
for the presidential ballot on April 23, enjoying a high profile.
But one flash poll after Thursday’s first televised clash indicates
that former economy minister Arnaud Montebourg was considered to be the
winner by a few points.
But then Valls was slightly ahead in a poll of just left-wing voters, suggesting the race will be tight.
The Left is way down in the polls at this stage, behind the conservatives and the far-right.
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Source: euronews.
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