Marine Le Pen far exceeded her father’s shocking second-place 16.86% score in the 2002 presidential race. Even if it was not enough to get her to the second round, the extraordinary score confirmed her presence at the head of the anti-immigration National Front party and in France’s political landscape for years to come. A drop in voter intentions for Sarkozy in the final weeks of the campaign appears to have swung to the far-right camp.
Hollande Wins First Round, Sets Up Run-Off With Sarkozy (France 24)
Marine Le Pen Scores Stunning Result In French Presidential Election (Guardian)
