Hollande, Sarkozy heading to runoff in French presidential vote El Paso Times Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:13 PM PDT PARIS (AP) - Socialist Francois Hollande and conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy are heading for a runoff election in their race for France's presidency, according to partial official results in a vote that could alter the European political and economic landscape. | Strong National Front showing opens door for possible Sarkozy comeback National Post Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:02 PM PDT PARIS â" Far-rightist Marine Le Pen threw Franceâs presidential race wide open on Sunday by scoring nearly 20% in the first round â" votes that may determine a runoff between Socialist favourite Francois Hollande and conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy. Hollande led Sarkozy by about 28.5% to 26% in reliable computer projections broadcast with one-third of ... | EXTRA: Despite first round blow Sarkozy "confident" of reelection Eds: epa photos Europe Online Magazine Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:58 PM PDT Paris (dpa) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Sunday he was still "confident" of winning a second term in office, despite placing second to Socialist candidate Francois Hollande in the first round of the countryâs presidential election.Challenging Hollande to three debates before the second round of the election on May 6, Sarkozy appealed to voters from across the left-right divide to ... | | |
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