VOICED : Its left flagging France in for high stakes rightwing primary

The transcript discusses the joint primary for France's center and right parties, featuring seven candidates, including Nicolas Sarkozy and Alain Juppe. The primary is open to voters with right and center Republican values. Marine Le Pen is seen as a significant threat in the general election. Left-wing voters may participate in the primary to influence the outcome. Alain Juppe is favored by these voters to avoid a second round between Le Pen and Sarkozy. Juppe performed well in the first televised debate, according to polls.

How might left-wing voters influence the outcome of the primary?

What percentage of viewers found the rights first televised debate convincing?