Grenoble: Christophe Ferrari wins the golden chamois in the political slalom

It is an election which will remain in the annals of Grenoble politics: acceding to the presidency thanks to right-wing votes to then constitute an executive exclusively with the … radical left.

The local right wanted Christophe Ferrari for the presidency to escape Yann Mongaburu. Result: it has Christophe Ferrari + Yann Mongaburu. As a good scholar, Christophe Ferrari has learned from his failures. 2010: he tries to win the presidency of the Metro following the appointment of Didier Migaud to the Court of Auditors. Failure. Didier Migaud gathers his supporters at the town hall of Seyssins to celebrate his appointment. But he took the opportunity to “tighten the bolts”. Internal vote: Christophe Ferrari beaten by Marc Baïetto: the presidency escapes him. In 2020, there will no longer be any question of an internal primary on the left.

2014, Christophe Ferrari wins the presidency thanks to two unforeseeable facts: the PS loses Grenoble and in addition the Greens, surprised to win Grenoble, believe that a period of “learning” is necessary and do not claim the presidency of the Metro but key internal logistics positions.

2020. Two first laps, Christophe Ferrari arrives behind the other candidate on the left. He wins the third round thanks to the right. But the right has not taken any serious insurance for the next step. Result: Christophe Ferrari returns to his fundamentals and returns to the left. An important sign before the departmental and regional. If the left is united, it should be in a position to win the Department of Isère and the battle for the Region will be tough because the left has won the electoral “big battalions” of many urban capitals including the huge recent surprises in Lyon and from Annecy.

It is a terrible political defeat for the local right. Michel Savin and Jean Damien Mermillod Blondin record a stinging defeat. The return to their voters will impose delicate explanations.

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