Last “public” meeting in Nice for Nicolas Sarkozy’s supporters before May 6. More than a thousand activists and elected officials expressed their unwavering support for the outgoing President at the Théâtre de Verdure in Nice, in the presence of the departmental headquarters (including elected officials and nomenklatura, the ineffable Lionel Lucca included). Given the context and the situation after the first round results, the tension was in tune with the virulent tones and a rather Wild West style.
If Christian Estrosi called for a “general mobilization” and advocated for “the victory of Nicolas Sarkozy because he wants it more,” Rudy Salles (NC) asked centrist voters for their vote in the name of converging objectives (The budgetary rigor that Nicolas Sarkozy wants to impose, which was also one of the pillars of François Bayrou’s electoral program).
The mayor of Antibes, Jean Leonetti (Radicaux Valoisiens), concluded his speech by reminding anti-Hollande voters to ensure with their vote that “what is not desirable is also not possible.”
The value of action in this five-year term, but especially the excellence of the man’s political talent, were at the heart of Eric Ciotti’s remarks: “On May 6, France has a date with its destiny,” said the President of the General Council, who is one of the young wolves of the current President of the Republic.
Eric Ciotti’s words took an ontological form with declarations such as: “A strong France is embodied by Nicolas Sarkozy, a bearer of international leadership as recognized by Barack Obama himself.” He concluded by saying: “By voting for Nicolas Sarkozy, FN voters will have their questions answered”… A more direct way of asking for their vote could not have been expressed more clearly!
But the conclusion should rightfully go to Christian Estrosi, not a little proud of UMP 06’s first place as the most loyal federation in France to its candidate: “I will refuse, if a law is passed as the socialists have announced and as I fear, to enforce swimming pool hours between young boys and girls as the Quran wants or to choose one’s doctor based on community affiliation and/or differentiate menus in school canteens.” To conclude: “And even more, I will not disarm the municipal police.”
Grave words that require deep convictions and the desire to fight with all forces for Nicolas Sarkozy to be re-elected this Sunday as President of the Republic!
To be continued…
