The very un-French-sounding Nicolas Sarkozy, a pro-American “conservative,” won France’s election for the president to succeed Jacqure Chirac. He beat out the socialist Sergolene Royal by what Reteurs called a “comfortable margin.”
Although he claims to be American-friendly (which he also noted won’t be TOO pronounced given his public’s general hatred for us), he has the symptoms of a Jacques Chirac clone. It’s always good to see a socialist get beat, so today, be sure to have some fries, toast, or wine of the French variety.