Sarkozy Wins in France
The right-wing candidate Nicolas Sarkozy claimed victory in France’s presidential election by a margin of 6% after a massive turnout of voters.
He campaigned on promised to “liquidate the legacy of May 1968,” end the “nanny state,” loosen the grip of “political correctness,” quash the power of unions and break the 35-hour week so that the French can “work more to earn more.” He also wants to tighten immigration laws. Some observers are predicting more rioting in the streets as a result.
His opponent, socialist Segolene Royal, was the first woman to get this close to the French presidency. She managed to get 47% of the vote, which indicates that her political career is far from over.
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