Nicolas Sarkozy’s bid for far right
FRENCH leader Nicolas Sarkozy was hoping to woo far-right voters last night after losing to his Socialist rival in the presidential election’s first round.
Francois Hollande came top with 28.6 per cent and Mr Sarkozy got 27.1 per cent – the first time a sitting president has lost in Round One.
Referring to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Front, third on 18 per cent, Mr Sarkozy said: “I have heard you.”
But Mr Hollande is favourite to win in the second round on May 6.