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A facelift or a world leader?- by Kathryn Crighton
French newspapers and political journals seem to be more interested in whether or not Segolene Royal the Socialist Presidential candidate should have worn heels to a particular meeting than in what occurred there. Political opponents accuse her as merely being a facelift for the Socialist party and question her ability to manage four kids, a relationship with the Socialist party leader, and a world nation. Publicly admonishing her critics for being sexist and chauvinistic, Royal herself plays into the sex debate.
When questioned about his decision to vote for Royal, one French citizen replied, "It is time for a woman to be in charge." When questioned about their opinion of her political viewpoints, most voters gloss over the subject. Speaking loudly about her ideas of where the French government should place its focus, mostly environmentally friendly and pro-education venues, it is more difficult to get specific outlines. A very good campaigner and marketer, Royal is at least getting one point across. She is here to stay.
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