[dangus]

Le Pen is no “far-right” politicians, unless “far right” means nothing other than nationalism. She supports nationalized (socialized) energy, banking, transportation, health care, and education, in addition to protectionism, abortion and homosexuality.

This election is for nothing other than selection to the final round of the presidential election, so, other than making a political statement, her 20% means nothing different than if she scored 0%; there is no minority power in failing to make the run-off. France does have a parliament, but this election has nothing to do with it.

[samtheman]

Thanks for the explanation.

[katana]

She supports nationalized (socialized) energy, banking, transportation, health care, and education, in addition to protectionism, abortion and homosexuality.

In other words, just like her père, she's a Nazi. A National Socialist.

[cherry]

so if the run off is between two top finishers, then Sarkozy has a big chance IMO....

don't write him off just yet...