http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/ov/archive/2008/11/26/martine-martyre.aspxIf the first few minutes of Martine Aubry’s three-year term as leader of the French Socialist Party are any indication, it's going to be a tough time. Last night in Paris, Aubry was granted victory by 102 ballots, or 0.07 percent of the more than 134,700enCommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Debug Build: 2.18)http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/ov/archive/2008/11/26/martine-martyre.aspx#817202Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:10:39 GMT544c64cf-7058-4151-925a-a0fd041e73dd:817202Tabi<p>Already starting to campaign in France for 2012? &nbsp;And I thought the US was bad with politicians starting early.</p> <p>Apparently politicians never procrastinate ensuring they get elected, saving that procrastination for what they're elected for.</p> Blog: Why It Mattershttp://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/ov/archive/2008/11/26/martine-martyre.aspx#817718Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:51:06 GMT544c64cf-7058-4151-925a-a0fd041e73dd:817718Anonymous<p>PingBack from <a rel="nofollow" target="_new" href="http://presidential-race.bestpoliticalblogs.co.uk/2008/11/26/why-it-matters-frances-socialists-the-mothball-party/">http://presidential-race.bestpoliticalblogs.co.uk/2008/11/26/why-it-matters-frances-socialists-the-mothball-party/</a></p> Blog: Why It Matters