As a sign of the healthy democracy in France, 124 candidates will run for 9 deputy spots in the Alpes-Maritimes.*
Such a wealth of candidates seems to contradict the general aversion of citizens toward politics and the poor opinion of political personnel.
Unless they run en masse to become one themselves. Should we conclude that we criticize what we actually love?
In practical terms and taking a closer look at the Nice area, there will be 12 candidates in the race for the 1st constituency, 16 for the 3rd, and 15 for the 5th, where we surprisingly find Benoit Kandel, former first deputy to Christian Estrosi, then dismissed, now a diverse right-wing municipal councilor in Nice, representing the CNIP.
For many candidates, this will be merely a matter of participating, a lap around the track for their personal enjoyment (and a nod to a few friends and neighbors).
In any case, a pleasant experience.
For others, the competition will be tough, and the stakes high: can you imagine Eric Ciotti (constituency 1) being defeated by the novice marcher Caroline Riverso or by the rebellious Robert Injey? It would ruin a future career!
Similar consideration goes for the other two incumbents: Rudy Salles, after 30 years as a deputy, certainly does not want to be forced to leave the Palais Bourbon chamber to make way for Philippe Vardon. That would be an inglorious end to a career…
Finally, Marine Brenier, the young protรฉgรฉ of Christian Estrosi, who is just starting to find her footing in parliamentary life. If she had to return home, would it be the end of a dream, a career stopped barely as it begins?
Our predictions are just that. The fact remains that for some time now, voters have enjoyed disproving the forecasts.
Will it be the case this time too?
