Blair is very clever. He refuses to openly admit that he is interested in the job but from all indications, he wants it. Reason perhaps why he refused to move to America despite the seemingly hefty, million-dollar income he would be making in a new job, i.e., public speaker, political media darling, etc.

Sarkozy's efforts at lobbying for Blair may serve as the backbone for Blair's campaign but at the end of the day, an all out British support is necessary, nay, REQUIRED for him to be able to convince the rest of Europe to look at him as a serious and bona fide candidate.