Fillon deserters plead for Plan B, but the election clock is ticking

March 4, 2017 By La rédaction de Mediapart

Some French conservatives want Alain Juppé to replace Fillon as presidential candidate but the election rules mean time is fast running out.

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As François Fillon clings to his troubled bid for France’s presidency, some French conservatives are appealing to his former rival Alain Juppé to stand instead. The first round is on April 23. Juppé is apparently willing, reports FRANCE 24.

Fillon deserters plead for Plan B, but the election clock is ticking

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