Macron on Top After First Presidential Debate of French Race
- Snap polls shows Macron most convincing, Hamon trailing
- Le Pen, Macron clash on Europe, euro, Russia, and immigration
Macron, Le Pen Lock Horns During First Debate
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In the first debate between the main contenders to become France’s next president the centrist front-runner emerged with his lead intact.
Emmanuel Macron, a 39-year-old running for office for the first time, parried attacks from both ends of the political spectrum as he navigated questions on the economy, terrorism and immigration.