It certainly did on the day a few years ago, when a group of his supporters broke away from his annual May Day Joan of Arc parade in Paris.

BBC: Le Pen: 'Comic book charmer'

The team finished 59.3% (16 for 27) from behind the arc on the day, and 54.2% overall.

WSJ: Who Needs to Play Defense?

It's the answer that led those who have been told for so long by so many to be cynical, and fearful, and doubtful of what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.

NPR: Transcript Of Barack Obama's Victory Speech

President-elect BARACK OBAMA: It's the answer that led those who've been told for so long by so many to be cynical and fearful and doubtful about what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.

NPR: Obama Must Manage Great Expectations