Sarko Wins

France's Nicholas Sarkozy has resoundingly won today's French presidential election, defeating Socialist candidate Segolene Royal. Sarko's victory is on so many levels a good sign; it suggests the French are ready to swallow the tough tonic of economic reform. It also suggests that they're willing to deal with the thugs who dominate the suburbs. Closer to home, President Sarko will bring France closer to the US, as he's regularly decried anti-Americanism.