Sarkozy adds flirty twist to Facebook

(Agencies)
Updated: 2009-05-21 14:32

PARIS - French President Nicolas Sarkozy, eager to show himself as a man of the people, has revamped his Facebook networking page with home videos of him flirting and discussing world politics with his wife, Carla.

Sarkozy's love of sunglasses and big watches earned him the nickname "President Bling-Bling" early on in his presidency, and his marriage to the model-turned-singer continues to keep the gossip columnists busy.

But his new Facebook site aims for a more domestic feel, with a video of Carla Bruni-Sarkozy chatting to a group of women visiting the presidential palace, telling them about her husband's busy life in admiring tones.

Sarkozy then bursts into the room and kisses his wife, who affectionately strokes his hands and arms for the remainder of the video.

"I'm going to have a visit from the Iraqi prime minister," Sarkozy says, to which his wife replies: "Brilliant!"

When he leaves, she calls out "Take care, sweetie!"

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