The Republicans maintain some influence with elected officials and a candidate, but their electorate is now fragmented among several options. Bruno Retailleau is trying to redefine the party line, but he faces competition from Édouard Philippe and the RN. LR's ability to gather right-wing votes seems compromised, as the question of its future arises with the presidential election approaching.
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