Today France will elect its next president. Sarkozy become the second president to lose reelection? Will Hollande become the second socialist president, and the second François president? Or will the gaullists continue to reign supreme over the regime they created?
It's a rainy, gross day. That means people will not be out amusing themselves in lovely weather, so should hopefully have nothing better to do than go vote.
There won't be news throughout the day, like in the States, because it's against French law to publish any commentaries, polls, or anything regarding election news, (including the candidates, who aren't allowed to make any political statements) in fear of invalidating the election. So, since the campaigns were suspended at Friday midnight, there hasn't been any news. Except for Hollande's trip to the market in the town where he was mayor. It might have been a little crafty, but it was certainly an endearing move. (For description and pictures - Libération, More pictures - Le Monde).
À la Bastille!
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