Gracchi, over at 'Bits':
Take a look at the poll breakdown by demographics, published on the European Tribune site- we can see that for all the age groups save the retired (18-24, 25-34, 35-49 and 50-64) Royal the defeated candidate got over 50% of the vote, amongst those aged over 65 Sarkozy got 75% of the vote and therefore the victory.
Hardly looks like he had popular support. If the bulk of Sarkosy's supporters are retired, does that bode well for his proposed reforms of the French system? Most of the people affected will have voted for Royal.
Also, could it be that the Lib Dems here in the UK have a secret plan?
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Ah, but people are living much, much longer now, Matt.
By the way, you interested in slide shows?
True. But a lot of support for Sarkosy seems to have come from people who are retired - those in work, and likely to be hit most by his proposed reforms, seem to have favoured Royal. I just think that might make things difficult for him.
By the way, you interested in slide shows?
Who isn't?
Should look closer at the numbers (if they ever get anything 'official')
It has been reported that Royal lost the female vote to Sarko, lost the 25-34 vote to him and lost the 'pensioners')
Unless the over 60 crows overwhelms the number of others voting, his support had to be broader than that.
Lord Nazh, you're right on this. It was. She certainly carried the younger vote in certain areas but the numbers don't lie overall.
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