PARIS — French editorialists applauded on Monday, April 23, the massive turnout in the first round of the presidential vote and the prospect of a clear left-right battle between right-winger Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Segolene Royal. "The French wanted so much to have this head-to-head between Royal and Sarkozy -- between a left in the process of renewal and a confident new right", wrote Christophe Barbier, editor of L'Express news magazine.
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The election drew a turnout of 84.6 percent -- the highest for more than 40 years. MORE
http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1177155864580&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout
Please also see:
Sarkozy and Royal to compete in second round
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2007/apr2007/fran-a23.shtml
Sarkozy and Royal head for right-left battle http://euobserver.com/9/23909/?rk=1
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The election drew a turnout of 84.6 percent -- the highest for more than 40 years. MORE
http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1177155864580&pagename=Zone-English-News/NWELayout
Please also see:
Sarkozy and Royal to compete in second round
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2007/apr2007/fran-a23.shtml
Sarkozy and Royal head for right-left battle http://euobserver.com/9/23909/?rk=1