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Coverage dated November 9, 2026

He fought France’s far right for half a century. Now Melenchon’s presidential bid may hand it power

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LE BOURGET, France (AP) — Young supporters wore his name on their backs like a soccer star’s, above the number 27. They sang about brass bands and revolution. Many had spent the fall protesting or blockading their schools.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    He fought France’s far right for half a century. Now Melenchon’s presidential bid may hand it power (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    LE BOURGET, France (AP) — Young supporters wore his name on their backs like a soccer star’s, above the number 27. They sang about brass bands and revolution. Many had spent the fall protesting or blockading their schools.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    He fought France's far right for half a century. Now Mélenchon's presidential bid may hand it power (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Jean-Luc Mélenchon is 75 and he's betting his last shot at France’s presidency on a generation young enough to be his grandchildren

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