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The right has its new leader. Christian Jacob was elected to the head of the Republicans in the first round this Sunday, October 13 with more than 62% of the vote. A clear victory for whoever was the ultra-favorite, and who was supported by most of the party's tenors. A relieved party, but who knows that the way is still long.
They are a handful of activists who have moved into an almost empty hall to welcome their new president. Winner in the first round with 62% of the vote, Christian Jacob offers a clear victory over the Vaucluse sovereignty MP Julien Aubert (21.28%) and the most liberal Guillaume Larrivé , MP Yonne (16.14). %).
The participation was stronger than expected as 62,401 members of their contribution day voted, ie 47% of participation. By way of comparison, in 2017, participation had reached 42.46% when Laurent Wauquiez was elected with nearly 75% of the votes. The Republicans (LR) then had 235,000 members, 100,000 more than today.
This mobilization should establish the legitimacy of Christian Jacob, even if it is already established that he will not run for president in 2022.
" Republicans will only return to their right-wing seat if they renew the promise of the rally," said the new party president. We will only succeed if everyone clearly agrees to put their personal ambitions and ego aside. "
🇫🇷 I would like to express my gratitude to our activists and to express their gratitude to them. I have received a great deal from my political family @lesRepublicains & I want to return today with all my commitment and all my convictions. Together we will win! pic.twitter.com/f0UPj3m3Ou
Christian JACOB (@ ChJacob77) October 13, 2019Traumatized party
By choosing a Chiraquian, patron of the deputies for 9 years, the activists are therefore relying on the experience to revive a party traumatized by the presidential and the European. A relieved party, like MP Eric Ciotti. " I believe that Christian Jacob is the man of the situation, assures the MP LR Alpes-Maritimes. Republicans are here. They are back. "
Republicans back? To achieve this, the French right will have to find a space between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. And according to this activist, there is still a little work. " I have every confidence in Emmanuel Macron to do that ... uh ... Christian Jacob to do that, sorry! "