 AP Photo Sarkozy is set up for a landslide loss against his socialist competitor. What happened? TAGGED: France, Nicholas SarkozyRECOMMENDED ARTICLES| There is no obvious reason for Obama to root for socialist candidate François Hollande in the next French presidential election, where the first round will take place April 22. Indeed, Obama even authorized part of his... more ›› |
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