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Sarkozy opens re-election campaign headquarters

Sarkozy opens re-election campaign headquarters

French President Nicolas Sarkozy opened his re-election campaign headquarters in a residential area of Paris on Saturday. He emphasised the office's modest size, in a dig at the larger headquarters of his opponent, Socialist Francois Hollande.

By News Wires (text)
 

AP - President Nicolas Sarkozy has opened his campaign headquarters in a residential section of Paris, touting the office’s small size.

Sarkozy finally announced Wednesday that he would seek a second term in April and May elections, but he has his work cut out for him: For months, he’s trailed the Socialist candidate, Francois Hollande, in polls.

The president used even his choice of headquarters to take a dig at his opponent, saying only those who want to shut themselves in their offices choose large ones.

The office has an inconspicuos facade and is smaller than Hollande’s, which is in one of the capital’s chicest neighborhoods.

Supporters flocked to the office Saturday morning, some shouting “We are going to win!” In a brief speech, Sarkozy vowed to run an open, relaxed campaign.

Supporters waited impatiently for French President Nicolas Sarkozy to arrive at his campaign headquarters in the 15th district of Paris. (Photo: Charlotte Boitiaux)
Upon his arrival, Sarkozy, escorted by his security team, made his way through the crowd. (Photo: Charlotte Boitiaux)
UMP supporters called out “Sarkozy, president!” and “UMP is going to win!” as passers-by looked on. (Photo: Charlotte Boitiaux)
The offices are rather austere: white walls and beige or blue carpeting. (Photo: Charlotte Boitiaux)
Sarkozy’s office. (Photo: Charlotte Boitiaux)
To decorate his office, the president brought certain items from the Elysee Palace – like the tricoloured mini-Eiffel Tower. (Photo: Charlotte Boitiaux)
Portraits of the president alongside other political leaders or French citizens are displayed around the headquarters. (Photo: Charlotte Boitiaux)
Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, the spokesperson for Sarkozy’s re-election campaign, in her office. (Photo: Charlotte Boitiaux)
Various campaign slogans are displayed on white walls. (Photo: Charlotte Boitiaux)
The press room. (Photo: Charlotte Boitiaux)
Campaign workers take to the web to get out Sarkozy’s message. (Photo: Charlotte Boitiaux)
A small kitchen area for "when we work late and need coffee", one campaign worker confided. (Photo: Charlotte Boitiaux)

     

    Date created : 18/02/2012 
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