[ameribbean expat]

Macron left the socialist party to form En Marche, after being Hollande’s economic minister. Le Pen is simply jettisoning her party baggage also.

[DoughtyOne]

I think this title is a bit askew. Another paper presented it this way:

Marine Le Pen Temporarily Steps Down as Front National Leader to Concentrate on Presidential Bid LINK

This paper will not allow us to post their articles.

Note the lack of emphasis on appealing to moderates. It explains it as a way to concentrate on the election.

[PIF]

The choice is between a young male Socialist and an older female Socialist. He’s better looking than she is and has a prettier wife about her age.