Saturday, April 12, 2008

Royal flush

To get a sense of the extraordinary fervour and joy of many of Ségolène Royal's supporters after her victory last night, read the posting by one Lea Bluteau on Royal's Desirs d'Avenir (Wishes for the Future) website:

I'm in tears this morning ... Why do I believe in her? Why do I believe she is sincere? Why do I believe she will win in May? Why do I believe that WE, the Frenchwomen and Frenchmen struggling every day, will win in May? Because I think Segolene Royal has understood what the elite hasn't: THE FRENCH PEOPLE are adults and capable of changing, together and in solidarity. THE FRENCH PEOPLE want to get up this morning knowing that despite their trials Madame la Presidente of the French Republic is leading them ... I shall dry my eyes and carry on fighting to pay my rent and feed my children ... Let us carry Segolene Royal to the Elysee and build the future together!

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