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The aftermath of a Le Pen victory, however, could drive a wedge into that newfound unity. It would also tell us pretty much anything is possible today.
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There is something really big happening in France. Everyone should keep an eye on it. Disengagement from the political establishment is gaining momentum.

In 2017, Emmanuel Macron defeated far right candidate Marine Le Pen by 32 percentage points in the final two-way presidential election. Macron's landslide was interpreted as ending a trend that led to Trump and Brexit. If true, the reverse has not lasted long.

With less than a fortnight to go until France's election day, exit polls have Macron leading his challenger by just two percentage points. In other words, it's now too close to call. This is surprising considering the changes it would introduce. Were Le Pen to win, she promises Frexit; reform of France's immigration policies; and withdrawing French troops from NATO control.

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