Yet in a France under terrorist threat, Nicolas Sarkozy may be the man of the moment in a presidential race picking up steam. As is typical with such instant books, Mr. Sarkozy used his hastily written extended pamphlet to announce his candidacy. Mr. Sarkozy recently said he would introduce a law banning the “burkini” swimsuit, and it has not hurt him. But perhaps more important, Mr. Sarkozy may be the politician most in tune with the country’s unease. Among the voters, “Sarkozy responds to a demand for authority” in a “very tense, dangerous situation,” Mr. Grunberg said.

Source: New York Times September 04, 2016 18:22 UTC