François Fillon Takes Surprise Lead in French Primary, Ousting Nicolas Sarkozy Mr. Fillon, a tradition-minded former prime minister, won the first round among the Republicans, advancing to face Alain Juppé and knocking out former President Nicolas Sarkozy. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Renegotiate Nafta? Mexicans Say Get on With ItBritish Party That Backed ‘Brexit’ Loses Only Member of ParliamentNorth Korea’s Rising Ambition Seen in Bid to Breach Global BanksCongolese Militia Beheads Dozens of Police OfficersNeighbors of Masood: ‘We Are All Very Shocked’U.K. Independence Party Loses Only Member of Parliament