[GonzoGOP]

This could actually help Sarkozy. They weren't going to vote for him in any case. However, by getting worked up and in the faces of the native French population they will ensure that the anti-immigrant vote goes to Sarkozy. Immigrants are very unpopular in France right now.

An anti-immigrant backlash could save Europe. Not the EU, that bureaucratic abomination is dead by the nature of its own creation. But Europe as a distinct cultural entity might come out the other end if the Europeans decide that they are in fact not part of North Africa.

[hoosierham]

Time for that French chauvinism about their superior culture to manifest in a rejection of non-French,i.e. Muslim culture.

[wolfman23601]

Let’s not pretend Sarkozy is some kind of conservative ally. Just a couple of bits for reminder:

Sarkozy, Obama bemoan Netanyahu over open mic
http://articles.cnn.com/2011-11-08/world/world_europe_france-sarkozy-netanyahu_1_obama-sarkozy-economic-summit-president-obama?_s=PM:EUROPE

Sarkozy snubs Cameron after Britain opposes European Union treaty
http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/sarkozy-snubs-cameron-after-britain-opposes-european-union-treaty-156770

[BeauBo]

The muslim minority in France is part of Hollande’s base. Muslims are a bigger percentage of the French electorate than African-Americans are in the US. Like here, they vote predominately for the Leftist/Socialist political party.

Clearly there is a big reaction against the terrorist attacks in France, and the flood of muslim refugees into Europe. It is a big political phenomena now, but will will have to see if things heat up or cool down before the 2017 elections in France. The terrorists are unlikely to restrain themselves, it just remains to be seen if the left can manipulate conditions enough to mollify public outrage.

I am with you that Sarkozy is likely to benefit politically from having the right enemies going into the election.