http://www.theobamanews.com/ObamaNews/obama-risks-praise-from-france/ As John F. Kerry can attest, it is risky business for a Democrat running for president to show affinity for the French. But Barack Obama took his chances Friday at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris. His black sedan rolled across the white gravel and parked in front, where French President Nicolas Sarkozy greeted him in the doorway. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:02:46 CDT en