Sarkozy ‘Dirty Work’ Means No Scapegoat in Poll Slump

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When Nicolas Sarkozy was running for president, he promised to be a new type of French leader: more involved and less aloof.

Once elected in 2007, he set up a Facebook page that details movies he’s seen and his comments on sporting events. He created a “war room” within his office to push for export contracts, even though the Trade Ministry is charged with that.