Miss Lepin's Emigration Campaign Is a Big Part of the French Election Campaign

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Miss lepin has been comparatively quiet on immigration in this campaign. Her father is now out of the party altogether, and since 20 18, has its new name. She says manuel maron has left unaddressed kitchen table concerns. The national rally has been a party in fluck for years, but never more so than now.

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