Your observations are very true. This type of perp has a classic pattern and usually follows the same MO over many years.
From what I am hearing , and reading in the French press, this is going to get quite shocking on the scope of it, the length of time, the number of women, etc. Also the level of depravity and decadence.
So do you think the Socialist’s can still win?
If the runoff will be Sarko/LePen then the race is already over.
I would be elated if the press does report his shenannigans. Public hummilation might work at keeping the defense occupied with dammage control.
II see Strauss’s wife is playing the “hillary” role of “standing by her man”. Another who loves the stage and spotlight....regardless of the outcome...she will come out smelling like a rose I think. Stupid non-the-less.