Francois Fillon has won France's Republican Presidential Primary

The transcript covers the rise of a candidate who was once underestimated but now has significant voter support. He is seen as a unifying figure for a fractured France, with a campaign that promises reform and challenges the far-right. The candidate's victory in the primary presents a challenge to Marine Le Pen, as he is viewed as a viable right-wing alternative. His experience as a former Prime Minister is highlighted, along with his conservative but non-populist stance. The transcript concludes with the candidate's victory and the implications for the political landscape in France.

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