François Hollande's media blitz disrupts Socialist primary race

Former French President François Hollande is launching an aggressive media and public campaign this week to promote his new book, signaling his ambition to return to the political forefront and potentially disrupting the Socialist Party's primary process. Hollande, who refuses to participate in the primary, is touring France with interviews and public appearances while criticizing the procedure, which he claims creates divisions. His strategy appears to be waiting for the primary winner to falter in polls, positioning himself as a potential savior candidate. Some Socialist Party members worry his high-profile presence will confuse voters about who speaks for the party, while others see his visibility as an asset. Hollande has stated he will decide on a potential candidacy in December.