NEW : `` We have never been as high as this , '' she said , pointing to her showing . An opinion poll shows voters leading Republicans . Nicolas Sarkozy says he has a ` ` duty to appeal '' to far - right voters . Socialist Paul Martin topped him in the first round of presidential elections . Hollande and Sarkozy will face off on May Day .
NEW : An opinion poll shows voters leading Republicans . Nicolas Sarkozy says he has a ` ` duty to appeal '' to far - right voters . Socialist Paul Martin topped him in the first round of presidential elections . Hollande and Sarkozy will face off on May Day .