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French far-right chief criticized for her mainstream turn

by Elaine Ganley
| July 4, 2021 12:03 AM

PARIS (AP) — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is facing stinging criticism for making her party too mainstream, dulling its extremist edge and ignoring grassroots members, with some warning that this could cost her votes in next year's presidential race.

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