My pick is #1Obama #2 Joe Biden #3 Michelle Obama #4 Jill Biden #5 Wayne D.

Greg December 26th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Can any of you 40% please tell me what Barry has done to earn your admiration?
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He didn't take the low road to the highest office in the land for one like he promised.

Palin is not even the main topic of this article and yet that won't stop the liberal from foaming at the mouth to say something hateful about her. Big Shock

Obama being number one doesn't surprise me. Palin being number 2 (there's a joke in there somewhere) doesn't surprise me either. I work with some very conservative guys and they LOVE Sarah Palin. She hunts, she goes fishing and she is pleasant to look at. They also tell me that Sarah isn't as dumb as people make her out to be. Well, most people think she's an idiot so I guess they might be right. She did finish a four year degree in only 7 years at five different colleges. She came out of nowhere and was the VP selection for the republican ticket. I'm still laughing over that one. I firmly support Sarah for the republican nomination in 2012. I'm also hoping Joe the Plumber is the VP nod that year. If they run and do win the election…I can only pray that the Mayans are right and that the world does end on December 21st, 2012. Having Sarah as our president would just be too humiliating.

of course, two crooks are the same as peas in a pod

why not the deserve it

I used to bother to read these comments. But to have to wade through 50 or 60 moronic comments to find one of intelligence just isn't worth it. If CNN doesn't get a moderator to screen out the crap, I'm just going to stop visiting this wasteland.

LOL

Bush admired? Who are these aliens?

bk,

No, it's not the SNL skit, it's the ABC interview. You know, the one where she talked clearly about how her air guard monitors the situation when Putin flies into Alaska's airspace…

Michael

You Betcha!

The numbers will only improve, 2010.

My boy didn't really inspire me, I respected him. If there was anything that I got inspired is that I saved my country! But other than that, nothing spectacular. I just got inspired to find out the truth about my country, that's all. Plus, I don't do all that work for nothing…and I didn't even get paid for it. Dems sure are lucky I hooked them up…plus, it is ironic. I never thought I would try to help out a Dem…

With her looks and brain and his…………I can't find nothing good about him yet. They make the perfect couple anyhow.

Well Ana if you are so smart, given that Obama Hussein was elected with ~54% of the popluar vote…what happened to the other 15%. Lost them already? He's not even in office yet….we WILL be reminded why there has only been 2 democratic administrations since the 60's.

bk
Yes Palin did say she could see Russia from her house. Not even SNL could make that up. I watched her say it. She has sounded and looked like an idiot in every interview she has done. My personal favorite was the recent 'turkey" interview. That one was priceless!
No one is trying to make Palin look dumb. She does that all by herself.

top the list of most-admired people in the worldtop the list of most-admired people in the world

Sarah Palin and George Bush second? LOL. CNN..its the day after Christmas and not April's fools day.

This seems like a bad joke.

Linda in MS, WOW do you mean the book that he dedicated to the "honorable" rev wright? The racist hater he threw his grandmother under the bus for? Showing off your intelligence today?

1008 Americans? Why so many? Who took the survey, ACORN? Now that's a cross section of America.

JAY-nice rant, but the article clearly states that Americans were surveyed. Kind of puts a hole in your theory, huh?

Of course the Dimwits admire the "leadership" of their party, but 4 years from now, they'll stack these knotheads on the Jimmy Carter woodpile! Our country will have never been so weakened!

President Bush in second place?
Sarah Palin in second place?
SECOND!
Who are these people being polled that can not think of one person to be admired that falls between Mr. Obama and Mr. Bush…or Mrs. Clinton and Sarah Palin? Really?

Bush could probably even come up with a couple of names.

The world admires them because the world knows they make the United States weaker. As many countries turn to socialism, much as we seemed to do in the last election, the only way to "level" the playing field is to tear the US down. Other nations know we are at our weakest when liberals (read socialists) are in power. The world could care less about Barack and Hillary, it's a weak America they admire.

YOU BETCHA!

Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, a newcomer to the list, is second with 11 percent.
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OH PLEASE.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS A JOKE RIGHT? SHE IS DUMB AS A STUMP. WAS THIS TAKEN BEFORE OR AFTER IT WAS LEARNED THAT SHE PALS AROUND WITH DRUG ADDICTS

Who the heck are those 5% that admire Bush? I guess it could be Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Riley, Karl Rove,Dick Chensy and of course Bush himself.

How the heck are those 5% that admire Bush? I guess it could be Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Riley, Karl Rove,Dick Chensy and of course Bush himself.

Yeah for Obama- I admire his cool throughout the campaign despite the negativity he faced. His presidential win has done alot to change the image of America around the world. America is #1 in the world again, we set the pace for others to follow.

Yeah Hillary – I love this woman and can't wait to see what she does as sect of state. She will work hard to bring peace in the middle east and champion women causes around the world. Obama got it right.

Yeah Ophra – she is the most giving celebrity and her heart is in the right place. Charity begins at home.

Boo Palin – I don't agree and can't imagine what some folks find appealing about her. Hmmm I take that back maybe, the men like the way she winked and made their nature rise. That got to be it. Some women just don't Obama in office………………Good luck Sarah in 2012 Obama/Biden will be waiting.

These guys have put the world upside down. If people will admire them then they are senile. Our country will watch the drama starting from Jan 20, 2009. Watch out.

To use the media's favorite word again, this is HISTORIC. It's the first time (since 1952) that an African American President-elect who was raised in a non-contiguous state then moved to Chicago but vacations in Hawaii (big deep breath), plays basketball and has a funny name has finished atop this poll. Whew! Absolutely historic.

america has convidence in obama and clinton, they have shown strenth even in their toughest times, i agree with oprah and condoleezza being in the top ranking numbers, but give me a break, palin, NO WAY, do another survey, maybe they got confused with her, she's probably on the least admired list.

I can see Obama but the greedy impostor is too much…She misses the mark by a mile overspends–demands help to remove her debts and needs a place at the table—greed for power…Hope Obama get's it!

Who are they polling anyway…but she is right in there with the competion Palin both lied about Obama and got away with it both of the same moral caliber—

You mean the airhead uneducated hockey mom is second???? Who voted HER as admired by ANYONE? Men voted?

Theres nothing worse than morons using a computor?Yes,its morons who listen to Rush Limbaugh while using a computor and commenting on this ticker using a hundred names to make us think there are that many more morons here.

HILLARY 2016

and stop hating on Sarah Palin, she made an excellent puppet for the GOP and made them look as contrived and calculated as ever…

I can see Obama but the greedy impostor is too much…She misses the mark by a mile overspends–demands help to remove her debts and needs a place at the table—greed for power…Hope Obama get's it!

Although she did lack the experience to be catapulted into the VP/USA position, Palin is neither an airhead nor stupid.

She has accomplished a lot more in 43 years than most of the airheads that post here will dream of.

Naive is a better adjective. And the vicious onslaught by the media against her and H C will not be soon forgotten by many of us.
Clearly so, given these results.

I take comfort in the hope, with this poll, that strong, confident women of conviction will continue to be recognized for their achievements in spite of the Neanderthals who resort to any deviant resolve to push them down.

Congrats as well to the President-Elect.

sarah palin? LOL

I definitely admire Hillary Clinton for her courage, intelligence, and her willingness to work with others to get things done.

Sarah Palin on the other hand demonstrated her lack of knowledge on subjects. As a politician you should always be ready to answer any questions that people ask. From domestic issues, foreign issues, sports, current affairs and so on. You should be a well rounded person especially this time because children are very smart and articulate.

How Bizarre. At 12:00 there is a story saying that 3 out of 4 Americans are glad to see Bush go. Then 2 1/2 hrs later, he is the second most admired person in the world?

So far I am one of those that admires Obama nd Clinton – this may change if they don't do what they said they will: Crushing Taliban and Al-Qaida, Improving Economy.

Greg, please let me answer your question.

He's a mixed-race child of a single mother. He basically started life at a disadvantage right there. Despite that, he rose to the top, graduating from Columbia, from Harvard, and was the first "black" editor of the Harvard Law Review. Do you know how challenging that was???

Then move on to the fact that he received the most votes ever cast for President of the United States, despite his relative inexperience and his mixed-race status, and the fact that a very large percentage of our country is racist.

He emanates intelligence and pragmatism with every speech he gives and every decision he makes. He has the potential to be one of the best presidents we've ever had.

He may turn out to be a dud, but at least with Obama, Biden and his supporting cast, we have a chance at turning this country around. Can you imagine McCain, Palin, Gramm, Rove, etc? We'd be royally scr*wed.

Wish I had been polled, Michelle Obama would have been my choice!!
People who would vote for Palin scare me-they have to be unbalanced-mentally!!

Sarah Palin in second place as most admired woman?Congratulations America,the dumbing down process is now complete.The population has proven without a doubt that everything around them is viewed as some sort of reality show.

Greg December 26th, 2008 3:26 pm ET
Can any of you 40% please tell me what Barry has done to earn your admiration?
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You can figure it out….once you stop day dreaming about Sarah Palin posing in Victoria's Secret lingerie in front of a burning cross…

…Silly 'Country First' Bigot….

HILLARY CLINTON THE MOST ADMIRED?? YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME??? AHEAD OF OPRAH?? GIVE ME A BREAK, IF ANYTHNG HILLARY SHOULD BE ON THE LIST FOR THE LEAST ADMIRED, PLAIN AND SIMPLE..SHE IS NO ROLE MODEL FOR WOMEN ,OR MY GRANDAUGHTERS.. NEITHER IS SARAH PALIN… YOU ALL HAVE NUTS IN YOUR BRAINS… GRANFORCHANGE IN WISCONSIN

Hillary being the most admired woman for 7 years straight is making a statement that people like her. I'm sure by next year, Palin will be nowhere near this list.

Good! go Barack and Hillary, I was a Hillary girl through the primaries, ended up voting for barack with a heavy heart. I think his heart is in the right place and maybe he will get the job done, meanwhile Hillary is quietly building a powerful state department starting with special envoys for the world's hot spots.(something the bush adminstration practically did away with.)

Yes, Greg, we could tell you why we admire Mr. Obama so much, but you and Richard Rohde are probably too stupid and mean-spirited to ever understand. If either of you can read something other than the comics and the sports page, read "The Audacity of Hope" by Barack Obama. You just might get some insight. By the way, Richard, Hussien means something very positive in arabic, so I am glad you are using his wonderful middle name. It sure is better than "Dick".

How in the world can you have the most admired (Obama) in the same group as Palin? I can understand admiring Obama just because he's an intelligent human being who has been elected as our next president, but what is Palin admired for…..her stupidity or her lack of ethics?

Even MSNBC which is in love with obama reported it like it should have been reported. Just hated to say something good about Bush uh C-ult N-ews N-ow ?

Americans admire Obama most, poll finds
Bush, McCain follow; Hillary Clinton tops Palin, Winfrey among women

What's Sarah done? Well what has obama done but run and hide from scandal after scandal?

Greg, I admire the way Obama ran his campaign and how he has managed his time post-election. If you open your eyes you will see how hard Obama is working to make sure our country does not go into depression. Take your blinders offf.

Palin never said she could see Russia from her house. That was a SNL skit and the media including CNN has had to apogise for saying things that were not true about Palin. She should sue the networks for trying to destroy her. It seems that every woman that runs for anything the media tries to make them look dumb, just like they did Clinton. Its time to stop this.

Glenn,
Gov. Palin is a self made woman was elected Mayor twice, served on the Alaska Gas and Oil Comission and was elected Governor of a state while raising five children by the age of 44. She didn't trade on daddy's or her husband's name or money unlike others on this list. What have you ever done? I suspect not much. Oh and FYI I'm a self-made female Vice-President of a successful de novo bank, with a Master's degree, currently working on my Phd. I didn't trade on daddy's name since we were poor and it wouldn't have gotten my anywhere. Nor did I marry into my position since I am single. Unlike your prescious HIllary.

Greg December 26th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Can any of you 40% please tell me what Barry has done to earn your admiration?
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Well Greg, for starters I really admire the fact that he wouldn't make fun of your lack of math skills.

It is sad times we are living in when Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton top the lists of "most admired". Very sad times indeed.

@Richard Rohde:

AS always, your insightful political analysis leaves me in awe; how is it that you can put English words together and still have your posts read as if they were written in Klingon? All that time living in your mom's basement has really paid off.

Greg-The reason for the admiration is that with help of the American electorate, he took down the incompetent corrupt republican fear and slime machine.

For that reason alone the people are greatful. The current administration has set the bar so low, that will be easy for PE Obamato look good when he takes office

YES for Hillary… and a big NO for Obama.

What is it about him to be admired? a product of the Chicago politics who is using people and next denounces and rejects them (see grandma, Rev. Wright, Ayers, Rezko, Blagojevich..)

Glenn in California
Palin has achieved more for her state than Obama ever did for Illinois. She has done for the people and Obama has never done anything, but run his mouth.

That shows you how bad off the world is today. God help us!

PALIN?

WHO ADMIRES PALIN AND WHY?

SHE'S A DIVISIVE MORON WITH NICE LEGS.

I NEED A DRINK!

I admire Hilary Clinton first. Top rate inteligent diplomatic and more than qualified to run this country. I think she should have been times woman/ man of the year. Obama ran a good solid campain my hats off to him.

BOTH OF THEM ARE DEMOCRATS. WHY ARE THE REPUBLICANS ALWAYS SECOND? YOUR ANSWER IS ——-THE RNC IS REALLY NOTHING CREDITABLE.

Why do people like Sarah Palin so much?!!?!?

Can any of you 40% please tell me what Barry has done to earn your admiration?

Wow, we've raised the bar for our school's education standard, while simultaneously raising the bar for our politcians,…this certainly leaves the "Hope Door" open for our future high school drop-outs. I applaud you USA Today/Gallup poll. You to, have grown to show the acheivments of higher education, and ethics for the public,…?

At what point did the libercrats start calling for Bush/Cheney's impreachent? Was it before he was sworn in? I do belived it was. Time to start on Hussein, anyone who thinks he, a senator from Illinois, and and two time endorser of Blago, had nothing to do with Blago time to buy swampland in Arizona. IMPEACH OBAMA. Biden should go to jail for saying the the Hussein stimulus bill will not contain earmarks, while Dingy Harry Reid is already bragging to the Nevada newspapers about the 1 billion dollars he is getting for them. Which is lying Hair Plug or Dingy. One of them is, actually probably both are.

YOU HAVE TO BE ON DRUGS TO VOTE FOR THIS IDIOT.SHE IS NOT FIT TO BE MY MAID.SARAH PALIN AND GEORGE BUSH WILL GIVE A NEW MEANING TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE—-ONE DON'T UNDERSTAND IT AND THE OTHER CANNOT SPEAK THE DARN THING.

Palin is 2nd? What a joke. What is it about her that's admired? That she can see Russia from her house?

oh please – this must be a joke. this woman is a total airhead – how she even got to be governor of the largest state with the LEAST populace remains a total mystery. this woman can't even put a sentence together – all fluff – no substance.