article_snippet.sent: On Sunday, the right-wing UMP opposition party made massive electoral gains against the Socialists in regional elections, and Sarkozy is convinced Sarkozy can become president again in 2017.
article_snippet.sent: After the right-wing UMP opposition party won 66 out of 101 departments - the French equivalent of counties Sarkozy Sarkozy announced: 'The French have massively rejected the policies of Francois Hollande and Francois Hollande government. '
article_snippet.sent: Hope has been reborn in France.'
article_snippet.sent: Happier outing: On Sunday, the right-wing UMP opposition party made massive electoral gains against the Socialists in regional elections and Sarkozy is convinced Sarkozy can become president again in 2017 .
article_snippet.sent: Under pressure: France's ruling Socialists under Francois Hollande (pictured) suffered a crushing defeat in regional elections at the weekend - as three years of left-wing rule was branded a 'massive failure'
highlights_snippet.sent: Declared that 'hope has been reborn' after huge gains in regional elections .
  