If I understand you, you make the claim that Sarkozy has a chummy relationship with much of the press. I can see that with some right elements of the press, but I would not expect it with other elements of the press.

Or are you arguing that the media's need to keep the horserace going will force them to bring Royal back into the race...not for any other purpose than to satisfy the media's need to keep the public intrigued?

Or am I misreading this?

Otherwise, a very interesting discussion. Thanks.