Minister Supporters: President President and Islamic Extremism

minister supporters: President! President! chanted the former prime minister supporters as he declared victory over Alain Jupp in a nationwide runoff election, according to Toronto Star. Polls suggest the 62-year-old Fillon, prime minister from 2007-2012 under ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy, would have a good chance of winning the French presidency in the April-May election. Reuters By Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press Sun., Nov. 27, 2016 PARIS Fran ois Fillon won France first-ever conservative presidential primary Sunday after promising drastic free-market reforms and a crackdown on immigration and Islamic extremism, beating a more moderate rival who had warned of encroaching populism. Fillon campaigned on promises of slashing public spending, capping immigration, support for traditional family values and friendlier ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a sober victory speech, Fillon promised to defend French values and said France needs a complete change of software. Fillon enjoyed a surprise surge in popularity in recent weeks over longtime front-runner Jupp who also previously served as the country prime minister. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.