Fresh embarrassment as Sarkozy's popularity plummets

[rpannier]

French President Nicolas Sarkozy suffered fresh embarrassment yesterday when his spokesman withdrew a bid to become mayor of Mr Sarkozy's former stronghold despite being parachuted there by the president himself.

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But Mr Martinon, who is seen as close to Mr Sarkozy's ex-wife Cecilia, has never won elected office before and he does not live in Neuilly, which has angered many of its residents.

In an apparent reaction to Mr Martinon's relatively poor poll performance ahead of what should have been a shoo-in at next month's municipal election, supporters including Mr Sarkozy's own son withdrew their support for Mr Martinon and set up a rival bid.

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The debacle highlights squabbling on the right and is another setback for Mr Sarkozy, whose approval rating has tumbled over his public romance with former-supermodel Carla Bruni, whom he married on February 2, and anger over the rising cost of living.

link:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/fresh-embarrassment-as-sarkos-popularity-plummets/2008/02/12/1202760275653.html

on note:
Pres Sarkozy's approval ratings are: 39% approve

[yardwork]

1. I can't believe that the French actually elected this guy.

[Ano Genitus]

2. These French!

They learn quickly, but still too late.

[MADem]

3. I predicted this--the guy is an asshole. He's the Bush of France. NT

[juno jones]

4. I hear the french have worse things than impeachment n/t

[LSparkle]

5. J'aime ton avatar!

I just watched "Brazil" again this past weekend -- GREAT movie and more timely now than ever.

[juno jones]

8. Thanks,

I love both Brazil and Dr. Strangelove but now consider them horror movies rather than comedy anymore.

[eppur_se_muova]

9. Soon to be documentaries. nt

[Beausoleil]

10. Or training films. n/t

[Olney Blue]

6. Too bad... France needs a strong leader (as do we)

[marmar]

7. That was a love affair built not to last......

C'est la vie, Sarko. Les Francaises te n'aimez pas bien.