"Lisnard-mania": Online Buzz, Low Poll Numbers
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David Lisnard wants to be the next president of France.
The election is in 2027.
Right now, people are talking about him on social media. People call this "Lisnard-mania."
But polls show different news. Only 3.5% of people say they will vote for him.
A celebrity supports Lisnard. His name is Mario Barravecchia. He was on a TV show called Star Academy.
Mario Barravecchia says he supports Lisnard very strongly.
Another famous person, Patrick Sébastien, also supports Lisnard.
Many people online want to help Lisnard's campaign.
A campaign is all the work a person does to win an election.
People are asking how they can help him win votes.
This shows two different things. Online, Lisnard is very popular. But in polls, he is not popular yet.
Vocabulary4 words
- David Lisnard
- a man who wants to become president of France
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Quiz
Answer key
1. Online excitement about David Lisnard 2. 3.5% 3. A celebrity from Star Academy
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_____ wants to be the next president of France.
The election is in _____.
People are talking about him on _____ media.
People call this "_____."
But _____ show different news.
Only _____% of people say they will vote for him.
A _____ supports Lisnard.
His name is Mario _____.
Another famous person, Patrick _____, also supports Lisnard.
People are asking how they can help his _____.
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