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:Pope Francis, Amid Abu Dhabi’s Opulence, Delivers Mass to Its MigrantsThe Interpreter: Who Is Venezuela’s Legitimate Leader? A Messy Dispute, ExplainedParis Building Fire Kills at Least 7, Reports SayVenezuela, the Himalayas, Liam Neeson: Your Tuesday BriefingOfficial Apologizes After Blaming Childless People for Japan’s Shrinking PopulationTaliban and Afghan Politicians to Meet in Moscow, Despite Government’s Anger