Third in the presidential election and first for the legislative elections? The militants of rebellious France have thrown themselves headlong into the legislative battle. They are already fully campaigning. For these sympathizers, it is a question of getting votes and especially new voters. The party wants to capitalize on the 22% of votes obtained by Jean-Luc Mélenchon in the first round of the presidential election. To obtain a majority of seats in the future Assembly, you have to roll up your sleeves and convince.
“We would like the Popular Union to be in front to block Macron”
Building after building, three rebellious activists from Neuilly-sur-Marne, in Seine-Saint-Denis, chained the floors and knocked on all the doors. With a pile of red-colored leaflets in her arms, Nadia had her speech well-honed. “Hello, we’re going for the legislative elections. Are you registered on the lists?” she said to a young woman during a door-to-door session.
In Neuilly-sur-Marne, 41% of the inhabitants voted for Jean-Luc Mélenchon in the first round. So, for the legislative elections, these activists are mainly trying to convince the abstainers. “We would like the Popular Union to be in front to be able to block Macron and put Mélenchon at Matignon”, declares an Insoumise.
“Are you on the lists?”
On the front of the doors, canvassing continues: “Are you registered on the lists?” Asks another activist. “Not yet,” replies a resident. By showing persuasion, the activists manage to convince: “Next time, we will vote. We will register right away”, smiles a resident.
Robert does not want to believe in defeat: “There is an interest in it fundamentally working for society. Because Macron is making promises that he will never keep, it will create a truly insurrectionary climate in France”, announces he.
And after two hours of negotiations, it’s the end of the operation. Activists intend to comb the city before June 12, the date of the first round of legislative elections.