There will be no party logo on Eric Ciotti’s campaign leaflets for the municipal elections in Nice. Have the ambition to ” gather “The former president of the Republican Party, now an ally of the National Rally, explained on Tuesday on the set of BFM Nice Côte d’Azur that his list “will not have a political label”. The former Republican president wants to build a transparent list “men and women from all walks of life”including parties “center and even left”. “Of course there will be support from the National General Meeting,” However, he clarified.
Officially declared since August, Éric Ciotti faces his main rival in a contentious campaign: the outgoing mayor, Christian Estrosi (Horizon), candidate for a fourth re-election. Meanwhile the campaign raged between two candidates who accused each other ” lie “ and from “low blow”, The mystery lies in the poll whose sponsors are not known, nor the exact results, but according to its supporters, it will provide an advantage for the UDR leadership.
In order to differentiate himself from his opponent in the issues of security, delinquency and hygiene, which were the main concerns of the people of Nice according to the Odoxa barometer carried out for the General Senate, Éric Ciotti proposed to Christian Estrosi to participate in the debate “project versus project”. “It was where he wanted and when he wanted”he said in a meeting in front of his supporters last week.
A request that was promptly rejected by the current mayor. “This is not part of the rules of democracy. I think he needs to learn more.” replied to the current mayor in return. “The people of Nice expect me to carry out my duties until the end of the mandate they have entrusted to me. The time for the debate will come when all the candidates have declared themselves.”
The already very complicated relationship between these two men, if it gets close, risks getting worse. According to information from “Figaro”, Éric Ciotti will try to approach people close to Christian Estrosi to compile his list, including city councilor Pierre Fiori.
