In the electoral stronghold of Damien Abad, accused of rape: “I was about to vote for him. But if he is guilty…”

On the window of the parliamentary office of Damien Abad rue Anatole-France in Oyonnax, the portrait of the “deputy of Ain” posing in the hemicycle of the Palais-Bourbon is displayed in majesty. This Tuesday afternoon, the new Minister of Solidarity, ex-LR passed in the camp of the presidential majority, is present only in photo. “He is not going to pass today, he is at home”, blows a collaborator. Since facing rape charges, the contender for a third legislative victory in the 5th constituency of Ain has been discreet in his electoral stronghold. We ring his doorbell. The gate opens and then closes. A lady ends up appearing at the window. We ask to speak to “Mr. Abad” who lets us know: “No comments! »