France's centrist walks away with the first round, and is set for a crushing victory in the runoff.
Two follow-up notes about France
Two additional comments to make following this morning's post on France: one on betting odds and the other on the dilemma of the Australian right.
And still there were four …
France goes to the polls on Sunday, in an election in which Emmanuel Macron looks set to become the first centrist president since Valéry Giscard d'Estaing.
France knows what it wants, but not how to get it
The polls unanimously tell us that Emmanuel Macron is the preferred choice for French president. The question is whether the electoral system will translate that into reality.
Brexit moves east
Another victory for authoritarianism, this time in Turkey, but the closeness of the result conveys some hope for the future.
Tribalism trumps policy at News Corp
A News Corp writer endorses the National Front. How many more will follow him?
Amazing hypocrisy on free speech
A Palestinian activist falls foul of the federal government's highly selective concern for freedom of speech.
A four-way race in France
As the Socialist candidate fades, France's voters are reduced to four realistic choices for president. Emmanuel Macron remains the clear favorite, but he's not home yet.
Results on three continents
Three generally expected election results from the weekend, although one of them was a cliffhanger.
Three quick previews: Armenia, Serbia, Ecuador
Three elections this weekend offer contrasting lessons on the problems of presidential government.
The World is Not Enough 