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Biden Faces Poll Defeat as Allies Rally; France's Far-Right Wins First Round

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President Biden faces a challenging poll defeat post-debate, with allies rallying behind him. Meanwhile, France's far-right National Regrouping party wins the first round of legislative elections.

Biden's Struggle in the Presidential Race

In the aftermath of a challenging TV debate, President Joe Biden finds himself trailing behind former President Donald Trump in the polls. According to a survey by AtlasIntel, Trump leads by more than five percent, with 45.5% of potential voters supporting him compared to Biden's 40.3%. This gap is particularly pronounced among young voters, where Trump holds a significant lead.

Democratic Allies Rally for Biden

Despite the poll numbers, Biden's top allies have come to his defense, emphasizing his focus on important issues and the impressive fundraising efforts post-debate. Senator Chris Coons and senior adviser Anita Dunn highlighted the campaign's ability to raise $33 million, with a substantial portion coming from grassroots donations. They argue that Biden remains the strongest contender against Trump.

France's Political Landscape Shifts Dramatically

In a historic turn of events, France's far-right National Regrouping (RN) party, led by Marine Le Pen, emerged victorious in the first round of legislative elections, securing 34.2% of the vote. This marks the first time the extreme right has won legislative elections in France. President Emmanuel Macron's coalition, Ensemble, came in third, prompting calls for a democratic union against Le Pen's party in the upcoming second round.

  • The recent TV debate has significantly impacted President Biden's standing in the polls, particularly among young voters. According to a survey by AtlasIntel, Trump leads Biden by more than five percent, with a notable gap among voters aged 18-29.
  • Biden's campaign team, however, remains optimistic. They have reported raising $33 million since the debate, with a significant portion coming from grassroots donations. Senator Chris Coons and senior adviser Anita Dunn have emphasized Biden's focus on important issues and the campaign's strong fundraising efforts.
  • In France, the political landscape is undergoing a significant shift. The far-right National Regrouping party, led by Marine Le Pen, has won the first round of legislative elections with 34.2% of the vote. This marks a historic victory for the extreme right in France. President Emmanuel Macron's coalition, Ensemble, came in third, prompting calls for a broad democratic union against Le Pen's party in the second round.
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