Two experts so far say that Ségolène Royal seems to have consolidated her lead as the other candidates were stereotyped. DSK was said to be elegant but avoid answering some questions. Fabius was "all to the left" but nothing clear. While Royal, a less talented speaker, always talked to "all French people" and "accepted to recognize past errors".
The socialists are winners because they organised this debate.
Fabius came through as hard left. DSK came through as a manager. Royal came through as a simple, pragmatic person.
One said she is basically managing her popularity.
