Bernard Cazeneuve, a spokesperson for Francois Hollande, the Socialist presidential candidate, denounced the remarks as "divisive and degrading," while the former Socialist candidate Segolene Royal called them "dangerous." Sarkozy's allies were quick to ...
In the end it came to nothing. Francois Bayrou was third behind Nicolas Sarkozy and Segolene Royal, failing to qualify for the all-important round two. But his score was a scarcely-believable 18.6%. Some 6.8 million people wanted him to be head of state.
And besides, the simple act of trying to learn it will win over most of the Quebecois. They don't need Nicolas Sarcozy or even Segolene Royal (two French politicians we mention here only because we wanted an excuse to type the name Segolene Royal ...
The Guardian : “Paparazzi photographs of presidential hopeful Ségolène Royal in a turquoise bikini have raised eyebrows in France and underlined the spread of celebrity culture into France’s traditionally sober political coverage.” Gulf Daily News (Bahrain) : “Bikini shots of Segolene Royal, the Socialist favourite for France’s presidential election - printed opposite snaps of her main rival jogging on a beach - have rattled the status quo in a country where politicians’ private lives have...Read Full Story
French elections are heating up, and this Sunday we'll find out which two candidates make it to the next round. The big battle this weekend is for second place. François Bayrou and Segolene Royal are the most likely candidates to face off against Nicolas Sarkozy. Most polls are showing Royal ahead of Bayrou. Campaigning must officially stop today, so we are entering the quiet before the storm. Voting opens up on Sunday. French elections are designed to first choose the top 2 contenders...Read Full Story
Segolene Royal , the defeated presidential candidate, is a woman who isn't afraid to speak her mind. Recently she accused President Sarkozy and his wealthy friends of attempting a "take-over" of France. Her concern is understandable. Sarkozy has made moves that create the impression he is rewarding his pals. He recently banned advertising on state-owned television. The spin-off effect from this will drive business to commercial television channels owned by his friends, potentially boosting...Read Full Story
In the last two surveys published by IPSOS and IFOP before a midnight ban, Mr Sarkozy, who heads the ruling Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), was credited with 30 and 28 per cent of Sunday's vote, followed by Ms Royal on 23 and 22.5 per cent. The other eight candidates were far behind. The two front runners from the ballot qualify for a decisive second round on May 6 - a system devised so that all presidents are elected with more than half the vote. So we'll see what happens over the next...Read Full Story
Tags : France , Sarkozy , politics , Obama RÉVOLUTION ! Sarkozy wins French presidency Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy has won the French presidential election, according to projections made from partial results. Mr Sarkozy is estimated to have won 53% of the vote, compared to 47% for socialist Segolene Royal. The turnout was the highest in decades at 85.5% Republicans defect to the Obama camp Disillusioned supporters of President George W Bush are defecting to Barack Obama, the Democratic...Read Full Story
Results are in, Segolene Royal lost the French election. Segolene Royal is a politician in France, from the Poitou-Charentes region, and is involved in the French National Assembly - share opinions about her failed campaign and political stance.
Daily Telegraph - Ségolène Royal tried yesterday to breathe life into her troubled campaign for the French presidency when she finally unveiled the policies she hopes will see her succeed Jacques Ch
CNN - PARIS, France (Reuters) -- French commentators gave a mixed response on Monday to Segolene Royal's 100 proposals for her presidential bid, saying the plans targeted both Socialist and more conse
Herald Tribune - VILLEPINTE, France: Ségolène Royal, the presidential candidate of the Socialist Party, unveiled a long- awaited platform on Sunday, veering sharply to the left on economic policy wh
Buenos Aires Herald - VILLEPINTE, France — Socialist candidate Ségolène Royal, trailing in opinion polls and struggling to kick-start her presidential campaign, unveiled 100 proposals yesterday th