French President Nicolas Sarkozy has earned respect and appreciation from conservatives in the United States through his advocacy of a free-market approach to solving France’s economic problems. In a further contrast with his predecessor, he seems to actively seek improved relations with the United States. And if reports are true, he’s about to make a move that will earn him many more American fans:
There are often ‘parallels’ in western politics. Analysts look especially to the United Kingdom for political trends that may be emerging in the United States–like when the U.S. and U.K. replaced conservatives Reagan and Thatcher with more moderate conservatives Bush and Major. To the extent that there may be any similarities between U.S. and French politics, this might be a hopeful sign for the underdog candidacy of Fred Thompson. After all, Ms. Bruni is more a trophy wife than Jeri Thompson will ever be.
