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In Marine Le Pen's stronghold of Ename Beaumont, Northern France
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reactions were bitter. Shortly after her conviction, furious voters denounced the ruling
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Many said they believe the court's decision was purely political. I'm fed up
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Fed up. Every time there's going to be an election, it's always us who get blocked
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It's unfair. It's an injustice. It's really calculated, manipulated and badly done
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After the elections, we had 11 million voters. That's what worried them
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Le Pen secured one of her highest ever scores in this old mining town in 2022
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67% backed her in the presidential runoff. Now many say they don't know who to vote for next
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But in Perpignan, a southern city governed by the national rally since 2020
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supporters were more hopeful. people can replace her. If Jordan Badella runs, I think he will be supported in the same way
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In Paris, many unsurprisingly welcome the court's decision. Only 15% here voted for Le Pen in 2022
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People who have problems with the law must not be a senior official in the country
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If she broke the law, then she should be treated like any other citizen. Following Monday's verdict, National Rally President Jordan Bardella called for a peaceful mobilization and launched a petition in support of Le Pen, whom he's likely to replace as the party's presidential candidate
