This decision marks the end of a difficult pre-campaign. If it got off to a flying start for the author of France has not said its last word, with explosive polls in October placing it in the second round of the presidential election, it has chained the hiccups in recent days and weeks: stagnation of voting intentions, provocations during the commemorations of November 13, cancellation of events in London and Geneva, departure of a powerful financial support – Charles Gave – and middle finger in Marseille, not to mention the exposure of his private life, his legal proceedings for incitement to hatred and the organization of his campaign led by his advisor Sarah Knafo, questioned even by relatives like Robert Ménard. Eric Zemmour obviously wants to turn a page.
Four and a half months before the election, the former columnist of the Figaro and CNews, omnubiled by immigration, Islam and the “great replacement”, is therefore preparing to launch officially. The CGT, Solidaires and anti-fascist activists have already promised a demonstration to “silence Zemmour” at 1 pm in the capital.
By declaring himself Tuesday, the polemicist, who aims to bring together right-wing and far-right voters, parasitizes the process of nomination underway at the LRs who decide between their five suitors from Wednesday to Saturday, AFP indicates . They must debate one last time on television on Tuesday evening, just after the 8 p.m. newscast. But if the popularity of the media animal that he is seems undeniable, by becoming an official candidate, he really enters the game of politics and will face the challenge of sponsorships, with the obtaining of the 500 signatures of elected officials. His camp ensures to rely on 250 to 300 sponsorship pledges.
With an announcement on November 30, Eric Zemmour also chooses the same day as the pantheonization of Joséphine Baker, icon of culture, the French Resistance and the fight against discrimination. Two different visions of France.