Dirty Linens: Dangerous Adversary

Melissa Jackson Dept: The man who was about to become the socialist candidate against Mr. Sarkozy is accused of sexually assaulting a chambermaid in his suite at the Sofitel hotel. Now, this is something: The major figure of the French left accused of molesting the most vulnerable worker one can think of – a woman who collects dirty linens and cleans the toilets of a hotel, and a black Muslim immigrant to boot, according to Globe And Mail. Mr. Sarkozy, who unexpectedly saw his most dangerous adversary annihilated by an ugly scandal, is observing a dignified reserve, but behind the thick walls of the Élysee, chances are that the champagne is flowing. Mr. Sarkozy, facing a lesser opponent than Mr. Strauss-Kahn, has a chance to be re-elected despite his current unpopularity, since he is a seasoned politician and a talented campaigner whom none of the remaining potential socialist candidates can match on the hustings and in face-to-face confrontations and a few hours later, Mr. Strauss-Kahn was sitting in New York City Criminal Court next to an alleged drug dealer, waiting for his turn to appear before Judge Melissa Jackson. Mr. Strauss-Kahn quickly resigned from his IMF post, and his political career is finished. This extraordinary event is convulsing the French political scene. According to polls, many believe that Mr. Strauss-Kahn was set up, and conspiracy theories abound to explain the abominable downfall of the man who was, just a little more than a week ago, the most popular politician in France. As reported in the news.
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