Risk. le pen, who has defined a foreign presence in france for two generations, is notoriously anti immigrant and nationalistic. she has been the face of the national front political party, which used to be viewed as extreme, belligerent, and unpalatable. well outside the french mainstream. but just like america, france is experiencing a shift in politics and identity. and now, in le pen s third bid for power, she is trying to soften her image a little bit. focusing on issues like the economy in the white rising cost of living, which has paid off since the war in ukraine has led to an increase in the price of fuel and other goods. but this popular s shift in economic policies does not mean that le pen has let go of her extreme ideas. she is still the same anti immigrant nationalists that she has always been. but there is a burgeoning political right in france, who does not seem to mind. and it seems like a relevant time to remind you that marie
Will either have reelected the pro european union centers president emmanuel macron, or it will have elected a new leader. the radical right wing anti immigrant racist murray le pen. what you are experiencing is déjà vu. these same candidates faced off in 2017, macron handily walking away with the victory with the country behind him. well le pen held firm to her failed political conservative identity. but this time around, things look a little bit different. polls show a much tighter race between the two candidates. macron s approval ratings have dipped as the war in ukraine has dragged on, and gas prices have gone up. polls show that some voters see the once fresh faced newcomer as being out of touch. and a quote, president for the