Dominique Strauss-Kahn won a reprieve with his release yesterday after Manhattan prosecutors found evidence undermining his accuser’s credibility. It may not be enough to put him in the 2012 French presidential race.
His Socialist Party is selecting its candidate for next year’s presidential vote through an open primary in October, the first time a French political party will choose its candidate this way. Contenders have until July 13 to register, with the winner challenging President Nicolas Sarkozy next May. Although Strauss-Kahn’s release gave his supporters hope for his possible return to French politics, few are willing to say he will be in the race.
