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The five must-read blogs from today, including whether Sarkozy could still win.
By New Statesman Published 02 May 2012 16:00
1. The double-dip, if it is one, has not changed the rules of the game
The Tories being proved wrong is not the same as Labour being proved right, says Rob Marchant at Labour Uncut.
2. France's political classes are convinced that Hollande will win. Could Nicolas Sarkozy upset them?
The French president needs to find an additional million supporters before Sunday, says the Telegraph's Benedict Brogan.
The pink paper has not taken a stance on the London mayoral election, notes ConservativeHome's Tim Montgomerie.
4. Boris has won already, says bookie
Paddy Power has already paid out £20,000 to punters who bet on Boris, writes Coffee House's Jonathan Jones.
5. My vote for the London Mayoral election is for Ken #sunnyknifesken
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