The French left doing what the American left never can:
Coalescing in order to avoid a far-right takeover as a result of leftist splits.
Whereas in the U.S. we're likely to elect a right-wing dictator because "Biden isn't perfect"
JUST IN: Polls closed in France. Exit polls show surprise:
—Left coalition (New Popular Front) projected first. (!)
—Far-right (RN) has lost its bid to take power. Anti-RN front appears to have worked very well.
—No bloc close to majority.
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