Sarkozy takes the helm in France

It's only the conservative party leadership for now, but I am still waiting to hear one person that isn't convinced Sarkozy will be the next President in France. To date Sarkozy has not stayed anywhere long enough to build up a negative record but he is full of hype and determined to bring change. There's a strong feeling that France needs change, something that does not come easily or quickly here in Europe. He's a new generation with new ideas and even old line Socialists are convinced he will win.

Funny enough, despite being a "conservative" he is leading the charge to bring quotas to France to incorporate the Arab population in the future of France. He is about the only politician in France who is serious about solving the mess of third and fourth generation Arabs who are blocked out of schools and jobs because of the old boy network. He is also loved by many in the Jewish community here in France which is the largest in Europe. He is also calling for changes to make business easier in France as well as fiscal responsibility. It's still early days but this is definitenly the guy to beat in the 2007 presidential elections.