France: Strauss-Kahn in 2012

[Sir Mohamed]

What of Strauss-Kahn had been the 2012 nominee for president instead of Hollande? With no charges of rape, does he unseat Sarko?

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Or you could have the charges dismissed in such a way that increases his popularity. Is that realistic?

[Sir Mohamed]

Or you could have the charges dismissed in such a way that increases his popularity. Is that realistic?

Either is possible.

[Zuza]

Strauss-Kahn performed much better in polls than Hollande or any other Socialist candidate in both rounds, so it seems his victory (most likely in a landslide) was almost guaranteed...