Ruffin emphasizes that losing the working classes is detrimental to the Left, stating, "We are not just losing votes, we are losing our soul." He believes the party must reconnect with its traditional base, particularly white, provincial voters, to regain influence in France.
During a demonstration, Melenchon was recorded saying, "We have to mobilise young people and the quartiers populaires... All the rest, forget it. We are wasting our time." This reflects a deep division within the Left on strategy and voter outreach.
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