Latest update: 30/01/2012 

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'A lost President'

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The papers pass judgment on Nicolas Sarkozy's big television interview, broadcast live or 8 or 9 channels last night - and views are pretty mixed, ranging from praise to derision.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

Le Figaro is kindest to Sarkozy this morning - saying he's brave enough to continue suggesting unpopular policies like a VAT rise because he realises that's what France needs.

Les Echos also backs his reforming zeal to the end - but for Liberation, it just shows he's desperate and clutching at straws in an attempt to win voters back.

L'Humanité is even harsher - saying raising VAT is just the latest measure in a presidency that has changed direction several times, but always hitting the poorest hardest.

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Lost President

by Anonyme - 30/01/2012 - 12:45

Natural process for most leaders in the west.They are replaced.As usual, full of crap.The only ones excited are thier faithfull morons in the Media and Broadcasting.Probably the bigger morons are its subjects.Most are just thick and ignorant.Well political knowledge.They should stick to television ,thats the moronic communication distribution, catering for thier ignorance.

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