an unmarried French President

Another difference between the US and France is our beliefs that our Presidents should be married with children, that their morality within their marriage will suggest their morality in office. This is likely the more modern view, not the view of the JFK or FDR days, but certainly arising from our Puritan origins. Thus, it is with interest that we are going to see what Francois Holllande does with his "partner" of several years as he travels the world. Apparently, it does present substantial protocol problems depending on where he is going. http://www.france24.com/en/20120509-diplomatic-headache-unmarried-hollande As far as I can see he has never been married, but had four children with Segolene Royal, who previously ran for President against Sarkozy. His current partner, Valerie Treirweller, is twice divorced. America is definitely not ready for this level of sophistication in how we view our political leaders. Just look at Francois Mitterand and his long-term mistress with whom he had a daughter. Would never fly in US political circles.