The first stage of the French presidential election is in April, and so far the moderate-right candidate Nicholas Sarokzy has a growing lead over the Socialist candidate Segolene Royal. Although Ms. Royal is perhaps the most photogenic politician in the history of the world, she has stumbled in her campaign several times by making ill-considered remarks that mark her as, perhaps, not-ready-for-prime-time. Mr. Sarokzy, surprisingly, seems to be doing well despite his embrace of “liberal” (from the French perspective, meaning pro-free-enterprise) Anglo-American policies. The story below shows Mr. Sarkozy with a 54%-46% lead over Ms. Royal, were they to meet in the second round.
Sarkozy donné vainqueur, après le discours de Royal à Villepinte