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Nicolas Sarkozy’s Republican Party Wins Smaller Majority Than Expected in French House Of Representatives.

New York Times: Mr. Sarkozy’s party won 314 seats, a loss of 45 members; the Socialists won 185 seats, a gain of 36, according to Interior Ministry figures issued early Monday morning. Polls had predicted a Republican landslide, and so … Continue reading

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There is another political election in France, believe it or not.

Here’s the French electoral system: Step #1: Political primaries. Step #2: First round of the French presidential election. Step #3: Second round of the French presidential election. –> Republican Nicolas Sarkozy. Step #4: First round of the election for the … Continue reading

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Christopher Dickey of NewsWeek has a screw loose.

French Presidential Elections Christopher Dickey: Sarko Has the Best Plan, But French Voters Don’t Want It. [...] On paper, Nicolas Sarkozy offers France its best hope for change. [...] He would cut taxes, free up the labor market, encourage people … Continue reading

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