[Bogey78O]

This is how David Duke and Hitler rose to power. Their competition was corrupt and weak so they answered a calling. They had good ideas but they had bad persoanl views.

[summer]

I know what you mean. The reasons why someone becomes popular are often as interesting as the person himself. Chirac's alleged corruption, and the weakness of the other candidates, along with the very defined platform of Le Pen, all make for a fascinating look at current events. And the comparisons to other times in history are inevitable.