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French Vote For Political Pain
President Macron's coalition lost its legislative majority, the far-right made huge gains, and the left is (for now) the main opposition party. Will…
Chris O'Brien
Jun 20
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French Crossroads: Super Duper NUPES And Fuzzy French Election Results
Everybody won and everybody lost and nobody knows what happens next but let's do it all again next weekend.
Chris O'Brien
Jun 14
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Once Upon A Time In France: NUPES Alliance, Football Fiasco, And Burkini Breakdown
Is France headed toward an electoral surprise?
Chris O'Brien
Jun 10
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The NY Times' Dangerous Obsession With Marine Le Pen
Some thoughts about the skewed and lopsided coverage on the eve of the second round of voting.
Chris O'Brien
Apr 23
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Le Pen - Macron 2: Electric Bugaloo
Poppin' 'n lockin' their way through a 2-week campaign to see who ends up in the presidential palace for the next 5 years.
Chris O'Brien
Apr 21
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Once Upon A Time In France: The Election Freakout Edition
The ongoing misreading of Le Pen and her supporters could lead to her victory in Round 2 on April 24.
Chris O'Brien
Apr 11
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The Startup President: Part VI
In which Macron wins a resounding victory that cements his rise even as a vanquished Le Pen looks toward 2022.
Chris O'Brien
Apr 9
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The Startup President: Part V
In which Macron's victory in the first round offers hints at the divisions and protests that will mark his presidency.
Chris O'Brien
Apr 8
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The Startup President: Part IV
In which a young upstart triumphs in the first round of presidential voting thanks to a canny strategy and a healthy dose of political good fortune.
Chris O'Brien
Apr 7
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The Startup President: Part III
In which a presidential hopeful combines his love of Silicon Valley and President Obama to launch a digital campaign.
Chris O'Brien
Apr 6
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The Startup President: Part II
In which a young student who is Hot For Teacher moves to the big city and charts a professional career path that makes him hard to define.
Chris O'Brien
Apr 5
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The Startup President: Part I
In which a young presidential wannabee melts hearts at a tech conference and a wayward journalist renews a fraught relationship with Paris.
Chris O'Brien
Apr 4
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