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January 24, 2012

Why Sarkozy Might Hang on in France

Roger Cohen, New York Times

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If the French decide leadership is more important in a time of crisis they will grit their teeth and re-elect Nicolas Sarkozy.

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TAGGED: France, Nicolas Sarkozy, Eurozone, Marine Le Pen, Francois Hollande

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