France is ready to vote

Tomorrow is the first round in the French Presidential election. It's pretty certain that Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande will go through to the final round.

Let me just say that I wouldn't want to be in France if Hollande wins. His policies of reopening the EU stability pact from December, a 75% top rate of tax and reimposing the 35 hour working week are steps backward. The ratings agencies will have a field day and France will be put under significant pressure.

He's not great and shows petulance, but Sarkozy is France's only reasonable option!

Squiffy.