Jewish voters couldn’t put incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy over the top in the first round of presidential elections in France, and now he’s facing an even tougher battle in May against Socialist Francois Hollande.
French Socialist Francois Hollande edged President Nicolas Sarkozy in the initial round of presidential elections, with extreme-right leader Marine Le Pen finishing a stronger-than-expected third.
The non-Jewish electorate in France has shifted its attention away from Toulouse to the central issue of the presidential race — the economy. But for Jews, the school tragedy is seen as having a decisive effect on the race, which could be good news for incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy.