If anyone is in the mood to try to predict the results of the French presidential election (round 1), feel free to do so in the comments section of this thread. The consensus seems to be Sarkozy will come in first, and Royal will face him in round 2. Agree? Disagree?
Posted by armand at April 21, 2007 03:43 PM | TrackBack | Posted to International AffairsSomehow I never knew that there was a media blackout on French elections until this one. How interesting.
Posted by: binky at April 21, 2007 04:38 PM | PERMALINKI really don't get the point of that policy.
Posted by: Armand at April 21, 2007 05:00 PM | PERMALINKIt's an interesting race that points out the importance of voting rules/systems. I mean in this case A is more popular than B, B is more popular than C, and C is more popular than A. But given that it's a two person run-off, A (Sarkozy) would seem to be likely to replace Chirac, barring a major change in the dynamics of the race or the perception of the two remaining candidates. Though who knows, now that it is a two-person race, perhaps some will reevaluate their position on it.
And of course the huge turnout was interesting too.
Posted by: Armand at April 22, 2007 07:12 PM | PERMALINK