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One of the big issues has been apathy, how engaged voters are. >> yes, based on the last three election cycles what we've seen is voter turnout has dropped off between the two rounds and abstentions have also been rising. so based on what happened in the first round, i expect 25% or more of french people to actually not even bother going to the ballot boxes. this apathy being drive bin widespread sentiment of lack of representation. a country which has gone through major political changes, the mainstream parties no longer do very well, and it's a winner takes all system. it's compounded by the...