The dynamics of her couple are interesting - she provides a good way for Hollande to "run" for the Elysée while keeping the ocntrol of the party machinery. They are both tough - and yet underestimated - politicla fighters.

She is generally seen as more to the left than Hollande on a number of issues, but unless I am mistaken, she supported the "oui" in the referendum campaign.

This week, she was photogrpahed with her 13 year old daughtee. She created a minor scandal 13 years ago when she appeared in pictures taken right after the birth of that little girl. It was seen as a tasteless "exploitation" of her personal life for political gain.

I wouldn't mind voting for her at all.

In the long run, we're all dead. John Maynard Keynes