Christine Lagarde.
Où l'embarras des mots traduit l'absence de pensée.
And the opposition splits--literally.
Can Sarkozy implement his pro-American views ? Is Royal serious about Chevènement ?
The following stories on the leading French presidential candidates were posted on CONTENTIONS, COMMENTARY’s blog, from April 4 to April 20, just ahead of the first ballot on April 22.
Both Sarkozy and Royal were selected because of their conservative appeal. That tells a lot about the present state of mind in France.