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In reply to the discussion: Socialist candidate Hollande defeats Sarkozy in French presidential race [View all]
ellisonz
(27,711 posts)27. Long Live the Republic!
Juan Carlos Velaure, a 57-year-old lawyer, said he voted for Mr. Hollande because he was fed up with Mr. Sarkozy’s governing style and his conception of the presidency. “He ruled over everyone,” Mr. Velaure said.
He remained unsure, however, whether Mr. Hollande would be up to the task of guiding France and Europe through the economic crisis.
“I don’t know if Hollande will help, but he is changing minds in Europe” about the need to stimulate growth along with achieving fiscal discipline, he said. “The future of France is uncertain. I couldn’t say if feel optimistic or pessimistic at this moment. We will have to see what the future holds.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/07/world/europe/hollande-and-sarkozy-in-crucial-runoff-in-france.html?_r=1&hp
He remained unsure, however, whether Mr. Hollande would be up to the task of guiding France and Europe through the economic crisis.
“I don’t know if Hollande will help, but he is changing minds in Europe” about the need to stimulate growth along with achieving fiscal discipline, he said. “The future of France is uncertain. I couldn’t say if feel optimistic or pessimistic at this moment. We will have to see what the future holds.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/07/world/europe/hollande-and-sarkozy-in-crucial-runoff-in-france.html?_r=1&hp
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Socialist candidate Hollande defeats Sarkozy in French presidential race [View all]
kpete
May 2012
OP
OH, this will be intersting to see how quickly some of Sarkozy's "Mistakes" like raising retirement
Justice wanted
May 2012
#2
I'm assuming this will put an end to the austerity bullshit, at least in France
bluestateguy
May 2012
#5
Sovereign spreads to Germany will likely take a hit, though not too much since this was expected.
Lucky Luciano
May 2012
#12
Potential loosening of the austerity measures has led to significant instability in bond yields.
dkf
May 2012
#28
Actual austerity measures have throttled the countries and citizens on which they have been imposed
suffragette
May 2012
#33
Well if they think they will see better results with no access to borrowing then more power to them.
dkf
May 2012
#36
France's need for fiscal reform, as well as the world's, includes forcing the rich to contribute...
Amonester
May 2012
#59
Oh please, stop panicking that a Socialist victory in France will make upper income taxes will rise
CreekDog
May 2012
#65
I hope France gets back to normal. Sarkozy was Rightish, but Left of every American President, ever.
onehandle
May 2012
#11
He moved hard to the right in that election, pulling the racist immigration shit.
joshcryer
May 2012
#56
It's not exit polling any more - These are official estimations that have never been wrong.
Mass
May 2012
#23
We should have voting on weekends like France, so workers could get to the polls. nt
SunSeeker
May 2012
#26
