Posted on 04/22/2022 12:38:01 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials are anxiously watching the French presidential election, aware that the outcome of the vote on Sunday could scramble President Joe Biden’s relations with Europe and reveal dangerous fissures in Western democracy.
President Emmanuel Macron of France has been a crucial partner as Biden has rebuilt relations with Europe, promoted democracy and forged a coalition in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But Macron is in a tight contest with Marine Le Pen, a far-right challenger.
Le Pen is a populist agitator who, in the style of former President Donald Trump, scorns European Union “globalists,” criticizes NATO and views President Vladimir Putin of Russia as an ally.
Her victory could complicate Biden’s effort to isolate Russia and aid Ukraine. But the very real prospect of a nationalist leading France is also a reminder that the recent period of U.S.-European solidarity on political and security issues like Russia and democracy may be deceptively fragile. Poland and Hungary, both NATO members, have taken authoritarian turns. And Germany’s surprisingly strong response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is already drawing domestic criticism.
“To have a right-wing government come to power in France would be a political earthquake,” said Charles A. Kupchan, a professor at Georgetown who was the Europe director of the National Security Council during the Obama administration. “It would send a troubling signal about the overall political health of the Western world.”
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Joe Biden has a personal relationship with the Gerber baby.
I blame the voters. Just like California, the French deserve what they vote for.
If they keep electing these morons, they deserve the overreaching government they want.
Le Pen also gets backing from some far left characters including the Communist Party of France.
Except President Trump imposed tougher and more sanctions against Russia then any US President in history, which Dementia Joe mostly reversed until Russia invaded Ukraine.
Trump never viewed Putin as an allie. Never will.
Will they cheat like what was done for Biden?
...’populist agitator’...heh.
With mommy problems. He married his school teacher much older than he. He is a good looking dude. Undoubtedly he had many young beautiful French girls available. I find it strange.
I know that that's how I would respond. "Vote for Trump? Again? Well... I dunno."
And then crawl over broken glass, if need be, to get to the ballot box.
Regards,
...... Marine Le Pen does not fit into the plans or the timing for the Global Reset Agenda .... She won’t be allowed to win.
How can “the gray lady” make predictions?
She is not a clairvoyant (and is probably no longer even a “lady”).
Agree!
covered in the news: France uses paper ballots, hand counted at the polling station, with only election day voting. And the uncontested results are available the same day.
Yep, they will not countenance citizens siding with their country and not wanting a New World Order.
Noticed that myself. Was like W T F !?
They are so biased they don’t even pretend anymore.
“Kerry’s daughter standing like a classy lady. I can’t post the see through dress pics.”
Did she serve in Viet Nam?
Le Pen needs a lot more fire leading into this election. Last time, the left was so scared that they had to form a coalition to beat her.
A good example of “fire” would be a major Islamic terror attack, followed by Macron saying something stupid to appease the terrorists. I’m not sure what kind of corruption scandal would irritate the Frog on the street. But whatever, it would have to hit hard and fast.
Gulf War. Threw her medals over the White House fence.
Testified before Congress about the war crimes committed by Patriot missiles...
The only "relations" Joe has is that of a professional fool.
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