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January 23, 2012

French Lessons for U.S. on Political Drama

Dominique Moisi, Financial Times

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On the eve of presidential elections, three months before the first round of voting, France is again proving that uncertainty is the hallmark of democracy.

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TAGGED: United States, France, Nicolas Sarkozy, 2012, Marine Le Pen, Francois Hollande

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