Support could sweep mother of four French presidency

The Scotsman ^ | April 7, 2006 | SUSAN BELL

[MadIvan]

There's very little difference between the Left and Right in French politics. Sarkozy would represent the real break with the past - as such, I have my doubts he'll win.

Regards, Ivan

[MadIvan]

Ping!

[Irishguy]

this is a train wreck waiting to happen...a socialist loved by the right....sweet jesus...they have reached a new low...here we are in the formative years of the 21 century and we still have these 'useful idiots' floating around like some detritus from the titanic...


remember chirac is from the right...u do have to keep reminding yourself of that....shows u what a mess france is actually in...

[Past Your Eyes]

A "right wing socialist", eh? Oui, oui. C'est bon.

[Caipirabob]

"She is the perfect embodiment of the great French contradictions: there is about her a delicious perfume of right-wing conservatism within a progressive project,"

In France, this means she's not left-handed.

[mgist]

I really don't understand how Chirac is a conservative. There is nothing conservative about him. He is certainly not a religious conservative.

Politically, he has obvious disdain for the US and its' 500B dollar consumer market, yet embraces China who replicate French goods faster than you can say Louis Vuitton.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Sarkozy IS the only real hope left for France now. Electing Mitterand in a skirt ain't a solution.

[spikeytx86]

In Europe a conservative is considered someone who champions the status quo. So if you defend traditional establishments like there Welfare, Pension, And Health system you are considered "Conservative". If you advocate liberalization of the economy and large marginal rate cuts you are considerd a "Liberal". Look at Australia's "Liberal Party" in which is by what we consider the Conservative party.

[DB]

Train wreck waiting to happen?

It is happening.

[jocon307]

Trying to be positive, let me say, good for her and her "partner" for having four kids. Otherwise, GO SARKO!

[poobear]

Mr. Ivan, I only quick read this post. Is this candidate some sort of conservative Socialist? A little contradictory but is she?

[Vectorian]

'...a socialist loved by the right....'

Isn't that an excellent description of Blair in the US?

[Vectorian]

A socialist called 'Royal' - says it all really!

[poobear]

A Royal Socialist. A Royal Liberal. A Royal Progressive. Got it! ;D!

[goldstategop]

Picture of the woman France is falling head over heels with:

Segolene Royal

Will she be France's next President? Stay tuned.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[goldstategop]

Sego-mania. I doubt the Socialists have any ideas - but they have a photogenic candidate. If looks alone were an idea, Mme Royal would win in a landslide... especially after the reign of the tired and shifty looking Jacques Chirac.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[Casekirchen]

"mother of four ... is the voters' most popular choice as her party's candidate for next year's presidential elections."

--- I'm curious about how the islamic terrorists (sorry I meant 'the unemployed, unassimilated children of guest workers from North Africa') will take to their first Eurabian province being run by a woman?

[goldstategop]

The French, like Latin people in general, are heavily macho. But we saw Chile elect its first woman President, also a Socialist, so I don't think that cultural conceit is going to keep France from following suit.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[goldstategop]

Michele Bachelet, Chile's Segolene Royal:

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[Sender]

Seriously, if Villepin's attempt to provide youths employment via the CPE was met with an almost-revolution, and this woman is overwhelmingly popular, what would she bring to the table? Promises of more benefits and welfare for life? I do not understand France at all.