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:Huawei and China Have Limited Ways to Answer U.S. ChargesPalestinian Government Resigns, With No Clear ReplacementGermany Proposes to Ease, Not End, Nazi-Era Abortion LawHuawei, Venezuela, Brexit: Your Wednesday BriefingHow Bitcoin Could Help Iran Undermine U.S. SanctionsChina’s Coal Plants Haven’t Cut Methane Emissions as Required, Study Finds