Jean-Luc Mélenchon will win young French voters – until they realise the size of his Russia blind spot
La France Insoumise gives voice to the left-behind, and progressives approve. But many recoil from a leftwing leader whose foreign policy is stuck in 1985
TL;DR
- La France Insoumise appeals to the left-behind population.
- Progressives generally approve of the party's platform.
- The leader's foreign policy is viewed as outdated, resembling views from 1985.
- This foreign policy stance causes many to recoil from the leader.