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Why are the French not voting?

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The first round of France's regional elections was dominated not only by significant losses for President Sarkozy's ruling UMP Party but also by record low turnout. More than 53% of people abstained from voting, indicating not only dissatisfaction with the Sarkozy government, but also with politicians in general...

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