François Bayrou : ambitions et polémiques chez Thierry Ardisson | INA Arditube

François Bayrou vs. Thierry Ardisson and Laurent Baffie Subscribe http://bit.ly/InaArdiTube Tout Le Monde En Parle | France 2 | 12/15/2001 François Bayrou, president of the UDF (Union for the Democratic Union of French Democrats) and 2002 presidential candidate, finally arrives on my show! And believe me, he didn't escape unscathed. We reviewed everything: his campaign, his rivals, and above all, that famous third way he advocates to reconcile a Republican right and a realistic left. But being the 'third man' is no easy feat when even members of his own party are putting obstacles in his way. I didn't hesitate to point out his contradictions, particularly his shift from 'anti-Chirac' to 'more conciliatory'. We also discussed his famous rapeseed bus, an environmental symbol that, ironically, is struggling to make headway. Between criticism from the UDF's leading members and his 5% poll rating, I wanted to know: how does he intend to get out of this? We talked about his stubbornness, forged by a lifetime of struggle, from his childhood when he stuttered to taking over the family farm after his father's death. I asked him if this stubbornness wasn't in danger of becoming blind obstinacy. The answer: 'Without this stubbornness, we cannot govern France.' Then came the traditional 'If I were president' segment: his first law? Teach all children to read before they enter sixth grade. A law to abolish? The one on the presumption of innocence, which has sowed chaos in the legal world. And on sensitive issues like the legalization of marijuana or same-sex marriage, Bayrou stands firm. Above all, he refuses to compromise his principles to gain points in the polls. But it wasn't all serious! I teased him about his 'White House,' his marketing strategy, and his political rivals. And of course, we talked about that famous book in which he advocates a 'humane France' and a 'relief' to break the deadlocked power structure he denounces. François Bayrou is a mixture of conviction, determination, and also contradictions. He's fighting against a system he knows all too well, and his dream of reforming France leaves no one indifferent. Will it be enough to turn the tables in 2002? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: he doesn't lack ambition. ***** Comments Info ***** On YouTube channels, you are free to express your opinion, even if it is critical. To ensure the quality of the debate, we ask that you always remain calm, polite, and respectful of other commenters. Proselytizing, as well as rude, aggressive, or irreverent remarks toward a person or group of people, are prohibited. Any insulting or defamatory comments will be deleted. We reserve the right to ban any user who does not respect the community rules. ******************************************************************* Archive footage INA National Audiovisual Institute http://www.ina.fr #INA #Arditube #Ardisson #thierryardisson