Le Pen Launches Presidential Bid Amid Nationwide Protests
Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign Sunday in Orleans. She told supporters she would restore the rule of law if elected.
8,500 supporters attended the National Rally event in Orleans.
32-34% of first-round votes would go to Le Pen, an Ipsos poll found.
400,000+ people marched Saturday against rising living costs.
1,300+ arrests followed clashes involving masked protesters.
Why it matters: Le Pen is running despite an appeals court upholding her graft conviction. She accuses Macron's government of lacking authority over violent protesters.
She promises capped energy bills, lower taxes and smaller EU payments.
Any winner faces debt and deficits already above EU limits.
