Is it just me or does the Bush and Sarkozy act now thrilling audiences in Washington bear an eerily resemblance to Sandler & Young? Sarkozy does offer a great lesson for the next Republican nominee. In the French election earlier this year, Sarko was the candidate of the weaker party voters were ready to throw out of office. His main opponent was a charismatic female with roots on the hard left and widely celebrated for her “historic” campaign to be the first female president in French history. Yet, Sarko won. His secret? Never play defense and set the agenda with big new ideas. His energy and new face became more important than his old party. Memo to GOP candidates: Watch this guy and take notes.
