Socialists Lead in Early Voting in France.

Authors :: Erlanger, Steven
BENNHOLD, KATRIN
Source :: New York Times. 3/15/2010, Vol. 159 Issue 54980, p8. 0p.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: PARIS -- The governing party of President Nicolas Sarkozy appeared to be beaten by the opposition Socialists on Sunday in a first round of regional elections marked by a record abstention, according to partial official results released Sunday night. The results point to a resounding defeat for the center-right in the final round next Sunday, the last nationwide vote before presidential elections in 2012. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]