[Atlantic Friend]

Well, she will now have more time to devote to her looks, that’s for sure. And she might have even more soon.

Apparently the other heavyweights from the Socialist party (like business-friendly Dominique Strauss-Kahn) lost no time in denouncing her campaign mistakes and lack of collegial culture. Hopefully they’ll seize the opportunity to crush her underfoot, as she led them to one of the worst defeats of the Left.

Now the all-important thing is how the Conservatives will fare during the general elections that are going to renew the French Parliament in the coming months. Will the voters give Sarkozy a clear majority, granting Conservatives both the Executive and legislative branches ?

[Lexinom]

I am really, really proud of your nation today, and happy for you who value your heritage and your key role in Western culture. Vive la République!

Per your concerns about the next parliamentary election: Keep the islamic threat front and center, and keep reminding those around you of what you are fighting to keep.

FWIW I have not been a France-basher. As an avocational pianist how can I slander the nation that influenced so many geniuses who wrote much of my repertoire?

[Wrathswraith]

It does have the feel of a circular firing squad, now that you mention it.

I saw a picture of Jack Lang and Dominique Strauss Kahn sitting for one of these election day panels-I'm assuming-a few minutes ago.

Neither one looked pleased.

The way they're portraying Royal is hilarious though.

If you scroll through the Yahoo photos you'd be hard-pressed to discern which of the candidates was just crushed.

[PGalt]

Thanks for your work on the keeping us informed throughout Cincinna.

Thanks for your contributions Atlantic Friend.

Great thread. Thanks to all.