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François Hollande must hit the ground running (52)
Tuesday May 8th 2012
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| Hollande | 28.6% |
|---|---|
| Sarkozy | 27.1% |
| Le Pen | 18.0% |
| Mélenchon | 11.1% |
| Bayrou | 9.1% |
| Hollande | 52% |
|---|---|
| Sarkozy | 48% |
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