As regular readers may remember, I don’t share the optimism of some around here about Nicolas Sarkozy (although I certainly hope that he wins). This (via the Times), however, gives some grounds for optimism:

In the latest torrent of anti-Sarko vitriol, 100 stars of the arts and sciences declared that “Sarkozy embodies a hard radicalised Right . . . with all its fears and hates. Entrusting the presidency to a demagogue like this means real danger.

Hmm, opposed by “100 stars of the arts and sciences.” Sounds encouraging.