Three-quarters of Flemish people condemn his ‘racist’ and ‘sexist’ statements, but the exclusive poll by ‘Het Laatste Nieuws’ and ‘VTM Nieuws’ shows that six in ten Flemish people want to give Conner Rousseau a second chance after a period of reflection. The socialists do not jump for joy when reading that news – they would prefer for the whole fuss to stop completely now – but the result does support them in the idea that there is still a future for the party and for Rousseau. is. “Conner made a mistake, apologized and took responsibility by stepping aside. That is rare in politics. And the Flemish appreciate that and support him,” responds the Vooruit party headquarters.
However, a large number of respondents did not like to see Rousseau as party leader in East Flanders. Whether he will top the Flemish list in 2024 is now “not an issue”. “He has asked to give him time and rest. And we will do that too.” No final decision has yet been made regarding his candidacy for mayor in Sint-Niklaas.