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Hollande Ousts Sarkozy

Hollande Ousts Sarkozy

Socialist candidate François Hollande has ousted Nicolas Sarkozy from the French presidency in the elections held yesterday. Hollande is the first left-wing candidate to be elected president in almost 20 years. Sarkozy was the most unpopular president ever to run for reelection in French history. It is the first time an incumbent has lost the […]

Mon Dieu! Hollande Unseats Sarkozy

Mon Dieu! Hollande Unseats Sarkozy

Yesterday, current president of France Nicolas Sarkozy lost his bid for reelection as he was defeated by Socialist challenger Francois Hollande by a margin of 51.62% to 48.38%. Hollande originally defeated Sarkozy 28.63% to 27.18% in an election held on April 22.  Because neither candidate received a majority of votes, a run-off election was held. […]