Thoughts on the 1st round of #France2017: 1) Yes, @EmmanuelMacron is almost certain to win. But the next 2 weeks won't be a walk in the park
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2/ In such a difficult, fraught election, the victor, even in such spectacular circumstances as Macron, must show restraint.
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3/ One does not celebrate when a fire consuming a house or a forest is extinguished. One breaths a sigh of relief. This fire isn't quite out
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4/ 40% of the French electorate voted to burn down the house in one way or the other. Their concerns are legitimate.
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5/ Macron speech this evening was long (15 mins) & triumphal. The house is burning, he needs presidential gravitas, says
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6/ compare gravitas of Jacques Chirac in 2002. (Video tweeted outside of thread, can't do inside thread it seems)
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Macron's task isn't just to win. It's to unite country, get the voter out May 7, get a workable Nat. Assembly & THEN real work starts
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8/ Final thoughts for this evening. 1) Lucky Macron has 1 more charm: French economic indicators all flashing green for 1st time since 2008
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9/ Fr. economy hitting lift-off speed. Now need a right pilot to make people feel it.
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10/ On a European level : France is still standing, keeping its side of bargain. Germany the ball is going to be back in your court v. soon.
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