Political - Sarkozy, Royal, ...

[jseal]

Has anyone else been following the French presidential election campaign? If so, what is your guess for the results? I understand that about 33% of the electorate is still undecided - a larger percentage than any of the candidates has.

[dicksbro]

I haven't really been following the election, although I realize the two of the major front runners are Nicolas Sarkozy (who is maybe more sympathetic to a friendly relationship with the US) and Ségolène Royal (who is a woman and represents the socialist party). While I don't suspect any of the candidates are really "pro-American," it would be refreshing to have someone that at least talks in friendly terms with us. So, I guess based on that minimal understanding, I'd tend to be for Nicolas Sarkozy right now.

[jseal]

It looks as if Nicolas Sarkozy has won the closely fought French presidential election, based upon projections made from results in so far. Mr. Sarkozy is estimated to have won 53% of the vote, compared with 47% for Segolene Royal.

Bon Chance, Monsieur Sarkozy! :wine:

[ReaperWoman]

I know this is the wrong place to do it but I feel like moaning about the Scottish elections. SNP (they are routing for an independant Scotland, and that's about all) won, with 1 in 20 votes discounted due to new ballotting system.

I hate politics.

Only good thing is since Lib Dems refuse to form a coalition, SNP will not have the majority they need. Phew....

OK, so I don't like SNP...