French Elections: A Poller Primer
Feeling out of the loop when it comes to the momentous sea-change signaled by the Sarkozy victory in France?
Our Paris editor, Nidra Poller has been following the campaign closely for months. Her reports are detailed, colorful, and come with an analysis of the French predicament that led to this upheaval. In retrospect, she's called this election almost perfectly at every twist and turn.
Here's a guide to some of the best writing on this campaign to be found anywhere.
THE VERY FRENCH RISE OF SÉGOLÈNE ROYAL, LA BELLE DRAGON: THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF FRANCE?
HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS FRENCH AND THE WOMAN WHO WOULD BE PRESIDENT
FRAN√áOIS BAYROU, FRENCH INSIDERS’ OUTSIDER
S√âGOL√àNE ROYAL: ‘I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO DHIMMITUDE.’
NICOLAS SARKOZY IN THREE DIMENSIONS
PREDICTING THE FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS — SARKOZY BY 5
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1. kourosh:Well, yes there are many people who compare Hillary with Royal and predict the same faith for Hillary. There are some who argue there is a big difference between these two. Looking at the picture on this page, you can see how angry Hillary is (her trademark), and how cheerful Royal is. Happy and smiling.
Well come to think of it, I just remembered the debate and how nasty Royal was, just like Hillary. An Angry woman who is Naïve as well. The both think if they realize something today, there is no one who might have realized the same fact many years back. Naive is the right word, beside angry. So Hillary characteristics and attributes could be summoned in two words: A Naive Angry Woman. How about that?
May 9, 2007 - 1:05 pm 2. Noga:Hillary Clinton, naive? She would stare down Machiavelli, given half a chance.
May 10, 2007 - 5:37 pm