The French population and media are keen on the man dubbed “le John Kennedy noir” (the black JFK). Their government is more cautious.
The French are pro-Obama, anti-Clinton, and vaguely neutral on McCain -- but mostly they're happy to get rid of President Bush.
After promising to bring reform and sweeping changes to France, President Nicolas Sarkozy now seems to be content with the status quo, writes Francis Turner. Is he more interested in his new wife than his country?