Would Sarkozy warm French-US ties?

A survey shows most French view the U.S. unfavorably, but more than half of Americans have a positive image of France. The vast majority of Americans had a favorable view of France after the French expressed sympathy following the 9-11 attacks. But that sentiment plummetted following France's opposition to the U.N. resolution authorizing the invasion of Iraq. Follow Reuters Global Coverage on the French elections: Global Coverage: French elections Richard Edgar introduces the Global Coverage. Will a Sarkozy victory warm Franco-US ties? A survey shows most French view the U.S. unfavorably, but more than half of Americans have a positive image of France. French Election Issues Election fever hits France as the first round of the presidential elections draw near. Profile: Nicolas Sarkozy Centre-right candidate Nicolas Sarkozy tries to soften his image ahead of the French presidential election. Profile: Segolene Royal The French Socialist contender aiming to become the nation's first female president. Profile: Jean-Marie Le Pen Right wing French Presidential candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen has reverted to his extremist position saying that all races are not equal. Profile: Francios Bayrou Cautious words from the plain-talking candidate of the centre ground - Francois Bayrou. From the Scene: Paris Reuters correspondent Kerstin Gehmlich reports on the election campaign from Paris. Potting a winner? Whoever said billiards was boring has yet to play a new collectors' version produced by a French manufacturer for the presidential elections. French psychics pick election winner Fortune-tellers join the political analysts to give us their various predictions for France's presidential election.