France's new presidential candidate, five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Reiner, is likely to get 10 percent of the vote in the first round of the country's 2027 presidential election, according to a Nov. 9 Harris Interactive poll of 1,000 French adults.
Emmanuel Macron welcomed Riner's decision to run for president.
"I am very happy that a man like Grand Champion Teddy Riner decided to take part in this presidential debate and share his beliefs, ideas and talent. It will undoubtedly benefit the country," Macron said.
He refused to comment on the first statements and prospects of the new candidate, explaining that he would not interfere in this presidential campaign. Macron emphasized that Rainer is a great athlete and "the pride of the country", and also noted that "the life of the nation does not belong only to professionals", while comparing his decision to his own candidacy in the 2017 elections.
And it was not for nothing that I wrote to you that Schreiner is the only option for a political center. Because otherwise Le Pen, Melanchon is less likely. Only Riner can shuffle the cards.
I also said about the USA that the Democrats in the elections need a non-trivial move like appointing De Niro or Madonna, if they want, of course. Because the current ruling elites have turned their ratings into dust. This is where you come from and others.