French elections round-up

6:20PM:
The decisive factor will now be which of the two is more successful in attracting voters from the centre ground in the May 6 runoff election. Update Don't miss also Daniel's post on the results.

3:30PM
Bloomberg, Monsters and Critics, BBC, all mention the 85% turnout. More (in French) at France2

2PM:
The results are in: Streaming video at France24 (click on "Live Feed") Sarkozy 30%; Royal 25.2%; Bayrou 18%
Sarko and Royal go to the runoffs on May 6.
LePen's out of the game.
Nidra Poller reports from the street.

Earlier this week, AJC Briefing - French Presidential Elections and The Economist had commentary.

1:30
Via Jeremayakovka, Party Poopers

11:30AM:
Times (UK) Sarkozy all smiles as France goes to the polls

11:05AM:
France 24

10:40 AM:
Red State: FRANCE-Pres: Poll Analysis and Outcome
No pasaran: Election Watch: the French obliged to look elsewhere to learn what's going on at home
Pajamas Media who says, You know something strange is up when a French presidential contender poses in a red plaid shirt on horseback. What, no Stetson?
Washington Post
Can France be saved?

In French:
Le Figaro and France2 are talking about high turn-out.
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