Succession of Marine Le Pen at the head of the RN: the dilemma of activists

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On the stage of the convention center of Agde (Hérault), in front of nearly 1,100 activists, the slogan of the return of the RN is displayed in large: “Alternation for France”. A way of positioning itself, with a group of 89 deputies in the National Assembly, as the only opposition force capable of succeeding Emmanuel Macron. But while waiting for the alternation at the Élysée, RN members must already find an alternation with Marine Le Pen who is leaving the presidency of the party. Throughout the weekend, a scholarly neutrality is observed by the chef who takes care to display herself at each framed appearance of the two candidates in the running, Jordan Bardella and Louis Aliot. “Very talented both”, she will take care to specify in her speech.

But on closer inspection, it is the MEP who has just celebrated his 27th birthday who confirms his status as the favorite of the device. Whether it was at the gala evening on Saturday evening that Louis Aliot snubbed to return to Perpignan, leaving Marine Le Pen all smiles at the head table surrounded by a majority of “bardellists”; whether it is the nineteen long minutes that Jordan Bardella gave himself for his speech – in which he said he was “ready to continue over the long term” – when the mayor of Perpignan sticks to eleven; whether on the RN 2022 membership card on which Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella appear, hand in hand. “It’s as if there was the photo of the President of the Republic on the voter’s card”, squeaks support from Perpignan.

But in the queue of the public waiting to enter the convention center, opinions are more divided. Marjelaine, who came from Marsillargues (Hérault) with husband and daughter, all registered with the RN for six months, has not yet decided. “Bardella has a very interesting way of communicating. But Aliot did good in Perpignan. And then, he’s someone from the South, we know him well, ”reflects the nurse who really has only one obsession: that Marine Le Pen does not give up her place in 2027. A threat that this one formulated Friday September 17 in Ouest-France by affirming that it “would really take exceptional circumstances” for her “to leave for a fourth presidential election”. “She’s taking a step back because of the election. But in truth, it’s the project of a lifetime, ”says Marjelaine.

“Charles III waited a long time before having the throne, Jordan can wait”

For Raynald, a 65-year-old royalist from Salon-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône), duly enlisted in the FN since its creation in 1972, it will be Aliot “out of respect for the elders”. “Charles III waited a long time before having the throne, Jordan can wait. He is a little too young but he will be a beast of war for the future, ”slices the activist who does not believe that Marine Le Pen will be back in five years. “The best thing would be if Marion (Marshal) come back,” he crossed his fingers.

Despite the heat, Kerry, a 39-year-old Martiniquais who lives in Marseille, donned a Marine supporter scarf around his neck. Bardella or Aliot? “It’s 50-50”, hesitates the one who, too, projects himself especially towards 2027. “Marine must go there, she left to win. “Otherwise, I put a coin on Marion Maréchal,” he smiles. Jean-François, a resident of Cap d’Agde, came as a neighbor to take his card from the RN. And thus be able to vote Bardella. “Aliot is good in his city and he is twice the age of Bardella who has his life ahead of him,” says the septuagenarian.

An enthusiasm shared by Christophe Beaupuis, substitute deputy for Lot-et-Garonne, who will vote for Bardella… unlike his deputy Annick Cousin. “Given his latest statements”, he does not believe that Marine Le Pen will run again in 2027. “In public opinion, the name Le Pen seems to pose a problem. A new name like Jordan Bardella could bring in a new electorate,” he hopes. Before clarifying hastily: “But if she presents herself, I will support her. »

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