“Lassalle Mania” in Toulouse. Former presidential candidate Jean Lassalle welcomed as a rockstar
By Thibaut Calatayud
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John Lassalle a beautiful no longer having a mandate – he did not stand for the last Legislative elections due to health concerns -, the singular Béarnais continues to fascinate the crowds.
Since Thursday 1uh December 2022, the emblematic candidate for the Presidential 2022 continues the visits to Toulouse. Friday, December 2, he was still present for a signing session. And no doubt, the “Lassalle Mania” still exists!
“I don’t even know how to plug in my computer”
There were several dozen of them massing in the basement of the bookstore-stationery and tobacco-press “Le temps de vivre”, rue du Poids de l’Huile. The profiles are varied. Old people, people in their forties, students… But how can this phenomenon be explained? The main interested party still wonders today.
“Why did young hipsters in tech befriend a guy who doesn’t even know how to plug in his computer? asks the former mayor of Lourdios-Ichere (Pyrenees-Atlantiques). For him, it is an enigma. But he assures her: “What do they make me happy! I walk with their vitamins! »
He has back pain
In the crowd, we patiently wait despite the half-hour delay of the star of the day. The eyes shine, still dazzled by the arrival, the handshakes and the hugs given by the giant (he measures 1.90 m). Barrier gestures are not that much! But he is like that Jean Lassalle. A little raw. Old.
The organization bears witness to this. “I don’t even know if we’ll have enough books,” alarmed a member of his staff, observing the long queue that stands a few meters away. “It’s small provincial crafts,” jokes the Pyrenees shepherd, pinching himself over backwards to pick up a box full of books to be autographed.
Considering himself must be a test for the former deputy. “Three months ago, I fell while mowing. Since then, I’ve been wearing a corset and I can’t give a fuck! “, he confides. Despite the pain, the paquitos regular keep your head up.
“I only have my eyes on 2027”
“I always want to put this country back on its feet, to fix it. He suffers ! “, warns the founder of the political party Let’s resist!. Enough to retain the adventure of a candidacy for the next presidential election?
“I have more than my eyes on 2027. I am totally there. With all my might. We have to manage to change the trajectory of this country. It is a tragic trajectory when it can be beautiful and sunny, with a perspective, a project in the sun for all this emancipated youth who ask to take their place.”
In the meantime, Jean Lassalle will continue his trip to Toulouse. He could also make a stop at Christmas market, on the Place du Capitole. “I didn’t know (that the Christmas market was set up, editor’s note). But now that you tell me…”
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