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Well at least we know President Obama won't be slouching and slapping our American flag on his knee or holding it backwards! Criminey, who in thier right mind could EVER respect George Bush?!

A possible 2009 nobel peace price winner!

Of course they do. The OBAMABOTS still think he's going to save them all. Sad

no, they do not respect obama and they laugh at America for electing someone who they NEVER would vote for. They know better than to put this type in the seat of power.

We in England have the GREATEST respect for President Obama. It is SO refreshing for us to know that after the illiteracy of Bush, the US has an educated man in the White House. The empty and totally meaningless comment from Kathy can only mean that she is an uneducated person and would therefore not have the mental capacity to identify with the literate.

Why would they unless they are a communist country?

Well just look who he has replaced, George Bush and Dick not much to compare to. Even Alfred E. Newman looks good compared to those two idiots.

Democrats work very hard to tell the American people what foreign leaders think.

Hey did you wish the former President Bush to fail.
After 9/11 he had the good will of the world which he did misuse!

Now that you have an intelligent President, you try to find all kind of mistakes...looholes in him...what behavior is that?

It is soooo gratifying to hear so many folks echo my sentiments of pride and respect for President Obama.

I am hard pressed to think of another individual that would've taken on the office of the presidency with such fervor, intelligence, charisma, and diligence. Especially as it was handed over from those two idiots we had to put up with for 8 years. I myself would've resigned.

Instead we have been blessed with a president that cares about the average American, not about making the rich richer. A president who has made it popular to love and cherish one's wife; who puts emphasis on being a great father, in spite of the many demands on his time by this oftentimes ungrateful, and self-centered country. And a president that is putting policies in place to protect the very same average Americans that voted him into office in the first place, because he is well aware that whoever comes after him won't give a flying leap about the "little people", and it'll be back to business as usual where 10% of the population gains at the expense of the rest of us.

Thank you President Obama!!! We love you!!!

This is pure B S. They don't respect him anymore than I do. This guy is a complete idiot!!!

I agree and think President Obama strives to earn respect by listening to others and working with them through diplomacy. Godspeed Obama(s).

Who cares what other countries think of us? No matter how much we donate to charities, no matter how many people we liberate, jealousy will always be directed towards USA.

If Europe likes our president, then that worries me.

Here's a guy that never ran a business and he's going to tell the Europeans how to run their markets?

I have felt sorry for Laura Bush over the last eight years. I am sure she was embarassed by her husband's lack of intelligence, especially when she had to go on the world stage with him. But I am glad an intelligent couple (the Obamas) will finally be representing the USA.

Also, Michelle looks lovely in this dress. Hopefully the critics will think the same.

I sure am going to miss Bush's 'Yee-Haw' foreign policy...

NOT!

It's about time we had a grown-up run managing our country.

I'm sure he will be welcomed with the respect due his office, and the recognition of his intellect and integrety. I have traveled to Europe frequently since the early 70's. [My wife is Norwegian]. I have always appreciated the opportunity to gain incite into the mind of local citizenry. Under Bush/Cheney, all across Western Europe, Americans again became the "Ugly" members of the world stage, greeted with unwelcome distaste. Europeans never really cared much about US politics. But with Mr. Obama, there was hopeful interest for the change he had promised. I'm sure with Europeans as well as Americans, he will be given a chance to deliver.

As for the bigoted, hipocritical, sore losers of the right, who so proficiently define their own foibles, here, your self imposed ignorance is matched only by your isolated, disjunctive opinions.

President Obama...he IS the boss of me... Yay!

Respect, how can we measure that? Lets try the market (which is one kind of an objective data) and see if that respect extends to his current economic policies as well. I will check 1 week after G20

and the President of Brazille does not respect any White men. Our financial crisis was not created by President Obama, Blacks, Browns or Native Americans. Now the whole world is crying and suffering, due to Bush, Dodd, Madoff, Sandford, Tyco CEO, Enron CEO, Worldcomm CEO....all of which are White.

He said:

"This was a crisis that was fostered and boosted by the irrational behaviour of people who were white and blue-eyed, who before the crisis they looked like they knew everything about economics, but now have demonstrated they know nothing about economics,”
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Glennis March 31st, 2009 11:25 am ET

No, they don't respect him. They know him for what he is – an inexperienced, naive, unseasoned and untested patsy. The leaders of Russia, Iran, et al are laughing behind his back!

America's return to respectability in the world begins with this trip. Bush gave us a black eye on the world scene, but Obama will impress in so many ways.

The majority are correct. Most of us outside of US borders respect your new president far more the the sub-human idiot who previously held this office and his sinister war-criminal side-kick.

I am amazed that you still have 20% of right wing retards that deny this reality. Wow.

Kevin in Ohio March 31st, 2009 11:26 am ET

I see no respect whatsoever from world leaders like Ahmedinejad, Chavez, Kim Jung-Il…… they are all playing him like a violin.
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No, it's more like a banjo!!!!

That's funny since one called him ignorant, one laughted at him and another openly disrespected him.

Those who are againt Obama then send Bush and Cheney to G20, Bush and Chenney ruined the country and the world in 8 long years, wars, recession, and they just vanished without saying even sorry to the American people, now there's a black man is cleaning up their mess in 60 days, what do you want him to do! he has already done and doing what Bush and Chenney didn't do in 8 long years, sick and tired to reading nonsense comments, Good luck Mr. President, you will make us all proud. Your die hard supporter.

At Cindy in PA who says "In what nation did you take this poll ????
7 out of 10 where I work don't agree with this president, don’t trust this president, won’t support this community organizer / social worker president, sure, you keep asking the same question to the same people." --------- Well 9 out of 10 of my neighbors love President Obama and think he is doing an excellent job with the huge mess he inherited. They cannot say enough about how happy they are to have an intelligent President who gives so much thought to what he is doing and communicates so well with Americans. The fact that he chose to be a community organizer helping lower and middle class Americans instead of taking a six-figure law firm job shows that he cares about REAL people not just the elite. So, you need to recognize that people all over the country have different opinions. Just because you and your co-workers are not supportive of our President does not mean that is the case everywhere.

This president is facing more problems than any other president since the great depression and deserves our support whether we voted for him or not!

We need to sand together as a united country. It doesn't matter if we like the President or not. He is our country's leader we have to respect that and get over any bitterness. I don't agree with everything he is doing, nor did I agree with everything Bush did. We as a nation voted him in as our leader let him do his job.

"He talks about a large stimulus campaign by Americans. All of these steps, their combination and their permanency, is a way to hell," said Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek
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Well, he is the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic which is not exactly an example of economic dominance, so I don't think we need to give too much credence to his view of how to stimulate an economic recovery. Of course the desperate repubs seize on any criticism of our President that they can find. If repubs want to follow the Cech Republic's economic expertise that is up to them.

I'm an old white lady but I love the Obamas. They are both so intelligent and truly want to help our country out of this mess we're in. I'm proud to have them represent us.

I see no respect whatsoever from world leaders like Ahmedinejad, Chavez, Kim Jung-Il...... they are all playing him like a violin.

No, they don't respect him. They know him for what he is – an inexperienced, naive, unseasoned and untested patsy. The leaders of Russia, Iran, et al are laughing behind his back!

The world can not contain it. I pray for a safe trip and return for Mr. & Mrs. Obama.

"It's really funny to see people quoting FORMER Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek's words about the President's strategy as if he's still on the job. Specially if we consider that he gave that statement the day after he got fired, when his position as the European Union leader became meaningless (The current president of the EU MUST be the Czech Prime Minister, which he technically wasn't anymore at the time of his speech)."

Thinking about this would require actual thinking. And as we all know, any Republican that stops and thinks turns into a Democrat. So, everybody you see mindlessly repeating the soundbite they got from Rush or Redstate, they just aren't thinking.

World leaders are stupid, they'll "respect" anything. These same world leaders were sucking up to Dubya as well, so I wouldn't place much weight on this.

Why, in 165 comments, does "China" appear only once? How can the leader of the most populated country in the world with the biggest army in the world not matter?

Respect is something to be earned, not given because of ones position.
He has yet to "earn it".
The only thing he's shown is how to spend money and make lofty promises.

To staunch democrat......iI am not a republican or democrat, just a person smart enough to see through a clown like Obama and his dumb policies.

Do they respect him? It depends, are they as gullible as Americans.

Give me a break. Who is polled? Because I have never been called once for any of these polls and find it very hard to believe 80% of americans believe Obama will do a good job representing America. Sorry CNN dont believe your Left wing bias, not now not ever

they might...................I don't

People believe a lot of things ... Doesn't make them true.

Anyone else tired or the Right Wing's "The sky is falling, the barbarians are at the gate, you better open your eyes, Obama is destroying our country you just wait and see" lines....as an independent this is getting old fast. If there is a better way of doing things let it be known but preaching gloom and doom is the way to do it.

The Dems did the same thing when 43rd was president but at least they had alternative solutions.

Note to Republicans: Whether it is fair or unfair America blames you for the situation we are in. The way to win public trust back is not constantly telling us how bad your rivals are but showing us how your alternative will benefit this country. So far you are failing miserably.

Of coarse they love him, a rock could have won the election and be more popular then the president we've had for the last eight years.

So, GOPers, let me see if I can get the gist of your arguments:

1. Somehow it was a GOOD thing that Bush was utterly despised by European leaders? Do you feel that it's a good thing to want to lose even more allies through bluster and arrogance?

2. Do you feel that it's ultimately a good thing that many former Bush administration members might not be able to ever leave this country because of pending war crimes indictments?

3. I love the paranoid "Europe wants to destroy the US" mentality? Why would Europe want to "destroy" us? Moreover, if you honestly feel that way, should we now invade Europe to install puppet governments there in the name of pre-emptive warfare?

I am so proud of our president and first lady.This is such a
economic crises for the world,all Americans should be elated that
he is received with enthusiasm and respect abroad.The former President, caused such disaster,here and abroad.Non-the-less,it was still painful to watch shoes being thrown at him on foreign soil.I cannot
understand how anyone here would ever want to see such disrespect
shown our POTUS again or wish for failure.

The Bush administration believed that its 'cowboy diplomacy' would instill a respect of the United States through fear. But it didn't. The rest of the world laughed at the United States; as it turned its back on the United States.

President Obama can change that, no matter how much the Republicans ignore the fact that the rest of the world turned its back on their leader; or when someone threw a filthy shoe at him. How many shoes would be thrown at McCain….or Palin?

Of course world leaders respect Obama. And here's a change - he respects them! This doesn't mean they'll all agree on everything since Obama is looking out for American interests above all, and they are looking out for their interests.

It's just so nice to have who isn't a total moron, war criminal and a disgrace to all humanity.

...and it would make you happy if his ratings fall equal with your beloved President Bush. Well, President Obama has kept us safe for 2 months. If thats no big deal, because its not long enough then why do you expect the economy to turn around in 2 months?
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roy March 31st, 2009 10:29 am ET

I am sure they will respect him there, just like here, people give him high approval ratings, but hate his policies. I would say in about three months, people will realize this isnt a high school popularity contest, and his ratings will plummet. Yikes!

obama has not accomplished anything here in the US yet so who knows. This country fell on their collective faces over him and proved how truly ignorant we are as a whole. electing a guy with less than two years of experience to the position of President of the US is NOT our finest moment. But then again we are the same group that made him rich off of two books he wrote or had written. Two books about nothing. We have set him up to fail. We have glorified him to the point that he actually thinks he is supreme. He will soon find out he is not the King of the world. Let's just hope he doesn't go into sulky pout over it and further diminish the office of the President of the US. Maybe someone will give him meaningful gifts like leggos or transformers or something like that to make him feel better.

"Americans believe world leaders respect Obama"...

And Americans also believe wrestling is real and that "government" money is free money that never has to be accounted for or paid back.

I traveled abroad for the summer of 2008. Every time I told a foreigner that I was an American, within five minutes, they mentioned Obama and how much hope they had that he would turn the country around.
I can't speak to foreign leaders, but foreign commoners certainly like him... I think his popularity has something to do with a basic respect for human rights... i.e. immediately putting an end to torture.

Also, does anyone actually understand how a poll works? Simply put, it is a statistical analysis based on a small sample. The accuracy of polls always has, and always will be suspect. Polls are manufactured news that help the media cover the horse race without actually digging for facts.
I though we would stop hearing about polls constantly after the election, but I guess my optimism was unwarranted.
CNN, you have a website where you can publish the entirety of the poll, why don't you? You can still publish the article with what you deem to be the most important points, but if you put the full poll results, along with the formula used to extrapolate the info, your readers can be much better informed.
Please start using the technology to provide us with the whole story, not just what you deem to be the important parts of the story.

Just think America should be proud of its decision. We elected the best option, and did it without the supreme court. See we can think for ourselves.

It's really funny to see people quoting FORMER Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek's words about the President's strategy as if he's still on the job. Specially if we consider that he gave that statement the day after he got fired, when his position as the European Union leader became meaningless (The current president of the EU MUST be the Czech Prime Minister, which he technically wasn't anymore at the time of his speech).

That is no surprise to me. Obama has nowhere to go but up. He is intelligent, thoughtful and articulate, and they haven't seen that from an American president in 8 years. The bar isn't exactly set very high.

The more the world sees of Obama, the more they will like him. Contrary to what some Republicans try to say with their "empy suit" rhetoric, there is a whole lot of "there" there.

Don't be so fast to say that the world leaders respect this guy, after all there are a group from our own country that so far are taking a wait and see attitude. I for one believe he has a large block that question his true agenda..

They respect him because they see he is one of them–a pathetic collectivist.

So far our President deserves the respect, and as fellow Americans we do well to show him that respect.

Obama's first overseas trip should be to visit the troops

Wow. The hate on these blogs towards Obama is pathetic. The Democrats won. They are in power now and are calling the shots. You neo-conservatives have fallen out of power and out of touch. Though I don't believe in the notion that "you are either with us or against us" (remember who said that?), I do believe that "you are either part of the solution or part of the problem". Whining and feeling bitter never solved anything.

wow.....the whole republican national committee came in force to post in this forum and show their true colors: ignorant, hateful, racist and oblivious of what President Obama inherited from the previous criminal and corrupt administration.

It is the Grand Old Pharts sect...not a party anymore

The majority of people in the world and in America see truth about this president. This is a well educated and very smart president. Its time this far right wing republicans in small towns that's have never been anywhere else open their eyes and see what everybody else sees. Obama will go down in history as one of the best presidents this country will ever have. Its time these negative republicans join us to bring back this country to what it use to be for our children. Its all about making American a better place so let's stop playing politics for selfish reasons and do what's right for the country.

While I am a big supporter of Obama, polls like this tell us nothing and are a waste of time. Who cares how many Americans believe he is respected? The only thing that matters is that the DO respect him.

The last time Bush travelled overseas he had a dirty shoe thrown at him.

Iskandriya, Haditha, Hamdaniya, Tikrit, Mahmudiya, Ishaqi..

Many around the world support and respect President Obama because they see that this country now has a leader with a brain and has the ability to communicate with others. It's sad that Americans have gotten so used to having an Idiot for President that they fear the difference. They are not used to having a President that does not need to be told what to say and do for his every move. They are also not used to having a President that will communicate directly with them and speak the truth rather than just blurting out what he thinks the people want to hear. Hence, the saying; THE TRUTH HURTS.

I`ll bet his reception everywhere is respectful and welcoming, unlike Bush`s shoe throwing news conference in the very country he "liberated". - They`re a lot of people that wish they could throw a shoe ( or something else) at Bush and Cheney.

I believe they respect him more than his predecesor. However, there are some doubting Thomases and die hard bigots amongst them. Bon chance, Monsieur le President!

So Many idealists blogging here these days.
I recall disparaging remarks of inexperience by European leaders during Obama's election and more recently remarks that his approach to fixing the world economy as a "trip to Hell".
This doesn't paint a picture of support of any kind really.
I'll wait to see how he is really accepted though and give him the benefit of doubt for now.

Dear Friends,

Obama is doing the best like everyone in the world. Give him chance
please. Democracy does not mean to talk like a stupid...

Maybe they'll like Obama enough to keep him. We can only dream!

Face it Eric, not everyone drools for Obama.

Maybe some of them do. Certainly, the European socialists love Obama.

President Obama has done nothing but good since January 20, 2009 and some of you have the audacity to criticize him. He is a breath of fresh air in this recession cess pool that the previous administration has sunk the US into. I pray for he and the first ladies' safety arriving to London and returning home. He will be welcomed abroad just as warmly as he is here in the US – even the haters shake his hand when he visits their depressed city or town.

President Obama is a true leader and the best we have had in a long time. A lot of you should think about what write before you write or type it. Your true ignorance is so unbecoming of you as a human being.

As do the majority of Americans – with the exception of the tiny fraction that still think Dubbya did a good job.

Those 23% will never support The President anyway, but we all understand that you can't fix stupid!

Well considering how they turned out with HOPE when he was campaigning....I would say he will be very well received.

It makes me feel proud to have a President who is intelligent and gives you peace of mind that when he opens his mouth something intelligent will come out.

I think the world finds President Obama refreshing.

OBAMA is tough with a brain and not taking us to war over lies.

And then reality set in.

This President is digging us a hole we will never crawl out of. The American people better open their eyes and stop being sucked in by his movie star performances. After all he only says what the teleprompter tell him to say.

I think world leaders will see Obama for what he is, a President who lacks the experience to lead. Everyone I know who voted for Obama is wishing for a do over, including myself.

thank you for serving

I agree that the world leaders do respect President Obama. They might not at this time embrace his ideas and that is great because that allows them all something to discuss and exchange the pros and cons of each way to restore and rebuild the financial problems we all are dealing with .

Crewkin, I wouldn't use the word "respect" to describe other countries' attitude towards Bush. I think "fear/hate" would be more apt because of his astonishing ignorance/arrogance.

Maybe they'll like him SO much they'll decide to keep him!!!

We'd only be so lucky! Hey, they can have Pelosi, Dodd and Frank as well!!!

I see the Republican Obama/America haters have trolled this article. Oh well, it's good to see they've crawled out of their bunkers of hate and fear long enough to share with us.

America is a country that should be respected, not feared. There is a big difference. Obama brings respect and a calm, thoughtful demeanor in representing our country. I am quite proud to have him as our leader.

After Bush how can they help themselves

Yes, he will be welcomed with open arms to Europe because he is selling us out to socialism and before long pure D communism! Maybe they like his growing dictatorship so much they will keep him!

I think it is important for all of us to be different in a Democratic world. However I see people on here who don't want this. Truly the only way for Democracy to thrive is for all of us... each and every one of us, have our own beliefs and values. Bring them to the table. Then feast. This whole garbage of "I am the only right one and everybody must be like me and think like me" Don't you dare call yourself a Democracy loving American if you talk this way.

We are the land of free and home of the brave. With freedom comes responsibility, not just to protect our way of life, but to truly embrace our own forms of freedom. That means that protecting our way of life will different for each and every American. Knowledge, hope, ideas and freedom. Embrace these and be free. Hide from them and be a prisoner to only yourself.

The first time Sarkozy met Obama he told his fellow European leaders that Obama was inexperienced, gullible, and immature. Doesn't sound like respect to me, it sounds like other countries leaders seen beyond the phony smile and speech, and figured out just how much of an empty suit we elected as President.

What has he done to earn anyone's respect overseas? So far nothing I see. You don't get respect automatically just because you "aren't George Bush" as much as it pains democrats to hear it. It is time this adoration and idol worship by democrats who believe this man can do no wrong and appears to walk on water is put into some perspective. They may love him to the point of hero worship but that doesn't mean everyone else does.

The world is a kinder gentler place with the Obamas in the White House.......and for this reason they are respected.

Maybe a good measuring instrument would be how many shoes he gets thrown at him. My guess will be none at all. He'll get hugs and handshakes, and America will be shed in a brighter light after this trip.
THANK GOD!!!!

I agree with the statement that Obama needs to earn respect. He does seem to be campaigning awful hard though. The countries like him because he is an apeaser. I do not have confidence in him protecting our country. And he is already driving us into bankruptcy. I pray everyday that our country survives his policies.

They should have repspect for him, Obama is singlehandedly destoying the United States. I don't like it but I'm impressed he still has so many mindless followers in this country.

My guess is that he will do very well and be widely accepted. Don't forget, this is a President who can actually put sentences together that make sense.

As our Doctor Phil always says: "If you want good friends, be a good friend". Pres. Obama respects, listens, likes his fellow world leaders. In return they do the same to him.

You would think that he would be loved by his fellow socialists and communists. On the other hand, with America being the biggest debtor nation in the world and with no way of paying back the countries we owe money to, maybe not.

I am sure they will respect him there, just like here, people give him high approval ratings, but hate his policies. I would say in about three months, people will realize this isnt a high school popularity contest, and his ratings will plummet. Yikes!

Just the beginning of Barack and Michelle's Excellent Teleprompter Tour.

Let's get real. A poll that says what "Americans think that foreign citizens and leaders will think" of our new president is completely worthless.

All that matters is finding out what they actually think of them. I wish him the best and hope he finds success in the journey.

The poll cited, however, is just one more example of American ethnocentrism that supposes that what we think must be what the other 6.5 billion people in the world think.

I am sure Cindy (PA) you are in the minority. President Obama is a well spoken, educated man with a high IQ. Yes I believe the world respects him. Sorry you and your co-workers feel the way you do. We can not win them all.

The world loves Obama, just like I love Obama. He is God's gift to us and we need to stop putting him down and back him in all that he does. I love Obama and know that he will do everything right!!!

May the dear Father bless our amazing & wonderful president! Praise you for his excellent works!

Anyone who thinks Obama is weak better think again. A man with brains is much more dangerous than one with brawn. Bush had brawn and look at our standing in the world. PRESIDENT OBAMA, to those disrepectful so called proud AMERICAN, is a thinker and a planner. He thinks before he shoots off his mouth with inane chatter. Another point, those who take kindness for weakness are fools.

I know that other countries love Obama. I live in Canada and he has a higher approval rating than our own leader.

They adore our President the way we do. He's just like JFK, but darker and with bigger ears.

Put it this way: no one will be throwing shoes at our president. That's reserved for war criminals.

These countries tried to emulate the US when times were so good, they copied everything. Now they want to blame us for the mess that all of us are in?? If they have had better options SHOW THEM or shut up. They know that Obama is better than anything they have had over the last eight years, and threatening to walkout and other junk stuff serves no purpose. If they can go it alone without the US, I say, "go ahead', but they know that without the US, it would be a flop anyways. So let them stuff it and bear it for they can't live without us and should not lay blame on anyone but themselves. They have gotten into this mess themselves, regardless of who they want to blame now.

World leaders will respect us more if and when the USA joins the World Conference Against Racism.

No one ever lost money underestimating the intelligence of the American people.

Obama will continue his campaign for "President of the World" began during his heroic trip across Europe last year. After he and Pelosi have beaten the US into submission by rationing health care, taking over the business economy and ruling employment it will then be the world to take over.

Not just the world leaders but the people of the world have more respect for Obama than they ever did for Bush. So very right.

Lousy, that's how he'll do.

He'll get used by the world. If they love him that much they can keep him.

He is going to be accepted with open arms. Bush was HATED around the world, and he brought this country down with him. Obama is respected, and FINALLY the rest of the world will see the TRUE America, and who we REALLY are. I am SO proud that he is our president and that he is going over seas to bring in more support of the USA, we really need it...

Obama, with the help of Clinton, will slowly restore some respect to our great nation. This is the reason I voted for Hillary in the primaries and why I quickly threw my support behind Obama.

I'd like to see how the question(s) was worded.... I'm sure European leaders LIKE Obama, because he is more likely to capitulate to their needs and desires. Unfortunately, that comes at a cost because our interests as Americans comes second. Not that Obama cares about that. But I doubt they truly respect him as a leader.

The general public of this country are always wrong and foreign individuals would be the best people to ask about our situation. However, they don't know what its like living here so the only opinions that really matter are our own.

With other nations like Iran and N. Korea beginning to really push the limit with the development of nuclear weapons how can you say other countries respect this president. I bet they like him sure. But respecting and liking someone are two different things. Also let's not forget the bold moves other countries like China and Russia have taken recently in attemts to undermind this countries resolve. I believe internationally he is seen as a "Nice guy" who if it came down to it isn't willing to use force. Because of this many other countries feel emboldened. I think international leaders respected Bush more cause they knew he was more likely to do something. But I know they didn't like him as much.

Truth Bomb Thrower- Bush has done more to weaken the US than any other president in our history.
Even our allies hate us because of him. Where have you been our status cannot get any lower.

Bon Voyage, Mr. President & First Lady! Enjoy your entry on the World stage. You truly represent your country extremely well. Leave the country knowing that more than 80% believe that you will do a good job representing the USA to the World and that you have the respect of other World Leaders.

Those that give respect have that respect returned two-fold. You are an inspiration to the World.

What a refreshing CHANGE!

signed,
A Canadian

As an American living in Europe, I see only hope and inspiration invoked upon the people and leaders over here. It actually scares me how much the Europeans love and respect President Obama, because they place a lot of pressure on him to help solve the economic crisis of not only the US, but of the world. I love that he has this support, but I hope the world isn't disappointed or change their opinions of Obama when the crisis isn't solved in a short amount of time.

Michelle looks great in this photo

maybe they well like him so much they will keep him over there we should be so lucky,

The true test will come if they ante up more troops for Afghanistan. If not, all the hype is just that. Results are what matter, not 'just words'.

As a former republican who voted for President Obama I am sooo proud I did!!! He is a man from the people, for the people and will NOT be a bully to the world and think he can bomb his way through the world!

There is no doubt whatsoever in my mind that the leaders of foreign countries respect our President. And off couse there will be tough but healthy discussions about the global economy and issues regarding Afganistan/Pakistan, but this is not a bad thing.
President Obama (and his family) are well liked and he has something which is far more important than anything else – communication skills, listening skills and diplomacy. Not to forget a sense of humor. I am sure that he will really listen to what other countries have to say and find a middle ground.
A good excample here in the US is the Veterans health insurance policy proposal which he stopped after listening to the Veterans. This is just one excample. This of course did not get much press coverage by the way.
As far as the Afghanistan-Pakistan plan is concerned, President Obama is asking foreign nations to step up to the plate without mandating how and what they h a v e to contribute. Instead the President will ask what they c a n contribute. With this approach he will make a lot of friends and allies and restore our standing in the world.
Talking to a lot of friends in Europe I can tell you that Europe is really excited that the President and the First Lady are visiting. But they also are aware that he does not have a magic wand concerning this global economic crisis. But at least they see how hard he is trying to fix what is wrong and finally doing something, because doing nothing is not an option.

President Obama will be the most respected president since Kennedy and begin to bring back the respect and good name we once had before pResident Bush ruined it.

These polls are laughable. After 60 days of this knucklehead we've already seen he is not qualified to be President. Who cares what mamby pamby EU leaders think.
Obama is showing his true colors by selling off our country so that he can have more power. I think we may have enough already to impeach Obama. Fingers crossed!

Obama has been elected by the media, he is liked overseas by the liberal medias overseas. Taking a poll from liberal readers yeilds biased poll. Essentially you've show CNN to be biased/liberal. Good reporting?

They want the US to sign up for allowing the IMF to set policies for financial institutions. Talk about losing freedoms when Europe is able to dictate how a business is run in the US.

Not only will President Obama be respected and valued, First Lady Michelle Obama will also find much adoration and respect. World Leaders know Obama the best hope for the future and are completely fascinated by his wife.

Thank you President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama – for finally returning pride and respect to The United States of America after many long years of shame. I am so proud to see you represent US Citizens, rather than watching thugs and liars speak for us.

The Country is with you Obama!

After Bush's embarrassing debacles overseas and at home, having an articulate, coherent, non-dismissive president is a good thing to have. Now I don't know if world leaders respect Obama, but I think that they like him so far. The way other leaders detested Bush is not something I want to see happen to another president - that means not allowing the Supreme Court "select" another incoherent, babbling, walking embarrassment like Bush.

Only time will tell – respect is earned over a time when you are doing your job – he hasn't done it long enough yet.

There will be no shoes thrown at him.
Also, there will be respect for the fact that of all the leaders there his is the only economy coming out of the recession.
Also, he could beat them in an election in their respective countries.

The general public has been wrong before. Let's ask citizens of foreign countries these same questions a month from now and see what they think.

I agree completely. President & Mrs. Obama are wonderful, brilliant and they share my values and vision for our Nation.

The majority of people in America, approve of the brilliant man who is our president during this........ crisis!

Regardless of what the critics spew, President Obama is doing the best he can. Obama was elected not to be a "caretaker" president, but to rebuild America, similar to what FDR did during the Great Depression.

I, for one, approve and am proud to have a president that shares my own values, respects the Constitution and is wise enough to know that "cowboy diplomacy" failed.

Good teaser in "dissed". Any "dissing" may be directed at Sarkozy, who's threatened to "take his marbles and go home" should his plan for financial oversight fail. Britain, France and others oppose it. Just when you think France may have outgrown De Gaulle's "pouting", here we go.

I certainly hope so. Obama's economic plans are literally destroying the US economy, why should Europe anchor its fate to ours.

Respect is why we voted him in. Look at his academic credentials. He's a hard worker and an intelligent man. And compared to the last guy...not even a comparison.

The extraordinary approval ratings are not surprising. Obama speaks intelligently and knowledgeable on world issues in contrast to dubbua who was an embarrassment. In his first 70 days president Obama has proven to be a strong and effective leader. Sure we will continue to hear a variety of world leaders that will stand up against his policies, but that is to be expected and frankly Americans do not care what these world leaders have to say. To the vast majority of Americans who take a causal interest in politics, President Obama’s agenda is in sync with the needs of the average Americans and he projects commonly held American values.

If he gets dissed by the French....who cares?

Add me to the list. I think Obama/Biden/Clinton are doing well with international leaders. Over the next year, we should see some action.

We should improve relations with Russia and Iran by carefully monitoring, but also allowing, Russia to help Iran build nuclear power plants while accounting for all nuclear fuel. Russia must take and recycle all the spent nuclear fuel.

We are walkin with you!!!!!!!!!!President Barack Obama!!!!!!!!

Really?

The president of the EU tells him he's on the road to hell. Chavez calls him Bush II. The Iranians tell him to stuff it. Angela Merkel of Germany won't agree to his enormous spending agenda. The North Koreans are sabre rattling.

Americans will come to their collective senses one day.

Sure they respect him! They're are all liars to!!

Of course they respect President Obama. My brother will finally fly over to the U.S. from France now that Bush is no longer in power.

We can only hope so.

Yeah, well some Americans also believe in the Tooth Fairy. Doesn't mean that it exists.

In order to be respected, you have to earn it ... Mr. Obama is waaaay behind the curve where that is concerned.

Its true that world leaders respect the America President BUt they do not trust him and nor should the American people. I have said this for almost two years...please read the book that Obama is operating under...The Post-America World. Please take the time to gather insight into what EXACTLY this man plans on doing. You will see that he has already started down the road and hes taking us screaming with him.

It is the hope of many Americans that President Obama can restore the image, the dignity and the honor of the United States abroad.

It seemed the damage became irreversible under the Bush Administration; and would have undoubtedly been permanent had Sarah Palin been allowed to open her mouth on the global stage….It’s scary to imagine, the leader of so many racially and religiously bigoted and ignorant voices allowed to speak in such a forum.

Watch the videos of these people (Palin supporters at their rallies). It's saddening to see that these individuals almost seem proud to be so ignorant.

I guess those polled are not reading or listening very much. The post election comments by these world leaders were not supportive and continue the negative trend. Maybe those of third world countries are supportive since there lies his heritage.

GW can't even leave the country now for fear of being tried as a war criminal.

Oh Glory Day!
The Mighty Have Fallen

Ohhhhhhhhh yes they do! They would've respected him anyway because of his charisma but boy oh boy, after 8 years of them dealing with my Bushie, you BETCHA they do.... :):)

Ahmadinajad, Kim, and Hugo love the man for sure, but they certainly don't respect him. They respect him about as much as Iran respected Jimmy Carter in the late 70's.

Is the new definition of respect, "will be able to him around and get him to do what we want"? If so, I agree, world leaders respect him.

And they are correct. It's nice to have our President go abroad without being terrified that he will do something totally embarrassing, like trying to give the Prime Minister of Germany a shoulder rub. Oy.

Let's see ..Germany's Chancellor says we are talking about "building a new Global Fainance Market".....Chech Priime Minister says this is the "road to hell"....Gordon Brown (EU) says take 'whatever' action is necessary to stablize finanical markets....

I don't know....

"Among Republicans, a majority believes that other world leaders respect Obama." Gee, it is to bad that the Republicans don't show that respect here in America....

That's because Obama is an eloquent speaker and doesn't act like a stereotypical American in a foreign country.

I'm glad someone respects him. I was hopeful and respectful when Obama took office, but this is coming undone exponentially with every campaign promise he breaks.

only 1,019 people out of millions of americans was polled ? what kind of poll IS that ? as for me and my family, we definately approve of pres Obama and his lovely wife..and while we dont understand all his policys, we do NOT question his intelligence, and know he has a great team working with him to solve the most difficult problems since the great depression..I am still amazed he would even take on that job !

I agree that World Leaders should respect President Obama and they also need to realize that he isn't the former Stupid, Ignorant President Bush.

We didn't get into this mess overnight. It took President Bush eight years to destroy our economic and diplomatic accomplishments

The only true way the world will respect America or any of it's leadership is if the Bush administration is investigated, charged and convicted of the war crimes and crimes against humanity they committed.

If the latter is not done then regardless of who is President the entire world knows it is only 4 years away from being Bushwacked all over again.

These are the same misguided people who voted for him who will never admit they are wrong.

Wold Leaders will rspect Obama as long as they think they can get something from him and the USA. As long as he is pushing the democrats European Socialist/Welfare State agenda they will like him because the American People will be getting screwed like they are.

Which Americans are you asking? I have NEVER been polled one single time and out of all these polls you'd think someone would ask me – but then again, since I'm not an Obamaholic, I guess that explains it – you poll takers only want to poll people who support him.

'nough said.

We also believe he would bring positive change.

It can't be any less than Bush. I think that either major party candidate from the November election would have gotten more respect than Bush was getting when he left office. It makes a certain amount of sense that it is happening because Bush just went it alone (taking the rest of the country along for the ride). Cowboy diplomacy didn't work in Star Trek (Spock going to Romulus) and it won't work in the real world either.

this chump had 80% approval before he even took office...........or as the liberals say "took power"

he was the first presidental candidate to ever campaign in europe so i guess they think he owes them one..........

Respect, Mr.Obama, is EARNED. You've done nothing in your reign yet that truly earns respect abroad.

I think Obam's world view is extremely naive and his foreign policy is one of appeasement.

I would be very proud to have President Obama as the Prime Minister of Canada.

I know, let's waste our time on a poll on what we think, they think, that we think what they think, etc.

How about we poll the Europeans about what they ACTUALLY THINK rather than poll what WE PERCEIVE Europeans' opinions are.

I would be very proud to have President Omaba as the Prime Minister of Canada.

I can see President Obama having an influential impact with those countries that can appreciate how dissimilar he is to the last cowboy we had in office. If President Obama listens and gives genuine concern, I think he will make that subtle difference of optimism. Something the world needs right now. The truth about the economy with set the people's anxiety free.

That's because they do!!! It's Dubya they didn't respect.

Dubya's own party doesn't even respect him anymore... I believe he was just called a "MILLSTONE"??

God go with them and keep them safe. Amen!

Like the Dems are saying "it's only been a couple of months" give the man some time and he'll earn their Dis-respect.

And they do.

BTW.....whats not to respect? This guy is intelligent, loves his Country and is a go getter with good judgement.

Obama coming onto the scene would have been great, no matter what......but because he follows 8 years of failure.....he does look like "the ONE".

The one to get this Country back on the RIGHT track.

Yes! America is a great nation.American peole are love all over the world, but we have been taught to tear down each others here at home . And we always do a good job at it.

Ha ha ha. I'm sorry CNN, but is this worthy of lead story status?

"As a rough guide, singles eligible for the credit might get between $10 to $15 per paycheck if paid weekly; for those married filing jointly, they're likely to see an extra $15 to $20."

Good grief what have we come to.

President Obama will continue to be respected by world leaders and their people. Bush was just seen as a village idiot, a war monger, and the negative list goes on and on. It would be interesting for Bush to go back to europe. He would have lots of shoes thrown at him rightfully so. He won't even come out of his closet in the USA thank god. Please stay in your closet. I figure he thinks that us Americans have picked up the hobby of show throwing. Sounds like a good sport to me Jim Hall Kansas City Missouri.

count me as one of the 70 percent that favors obama.AFTER EIGHT LOOONG YEARS OF BUSH CHANEY CRIMINALS.WHAT WOULD YOU EXPECT.at least he is trying.

Bush was only able to have a limited amount of respect from foreign governments.

His attitude was "My way or the highway" does not cut it in todays world.

It is quite apparent President Obama is in touch with people while Boy George was in his own little world.

WHAT? Are Americans on crack? Look at the response he gets from Iran, N. Korea, Brazil, the EU, etc. Foreign leaders don't respect weakness but they do like it.

Yet another poll that shows that the vast majority of this country is satisfied with our President. Combine that with the new Gallup poll which shows President Obama's approval at 66% and the ABC poll showing him at 64% and it pretty much puts an end to the argument that the people are turning against him.

I don't care if you're republican or democrat. When our President travels overseas, he represents this country and we all must support him. Even when the "shoe thrower' threw the shoe at Bush, as funny as it was, it was embarrasing to me as an American.

"He talks about a large stimulus campaign by Americans. All of these steps, their combination and their permanency, is a way to hell," said Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek

They do respect him because he is one of the most respected politician on the planet!

I am EXTREMELY proud and confident in my President, Obama, representing these United States of America abroad. At long last, I will NOT fear being embarrassed by anything my President may say; by the conduct of his wife (or even his daughters if they were to attend). President Obama KNOWS that he is measured by a "different" ruler than any other president in history. Not only by his own citizens, but also abroad. What most of you (his detractors that wish for his failure) fail to realize is that this man thrives on achievement; and if that achievement comes with ridiculously hard work, and standing up to the most minute of scrutiny President Obama is ready, willing, and able to deal with the challenge.

Why is it so hard for you so-called patriotic-country-first Americans to give this man a chance to improve things for the benefit of ALL OF US?

You go Mr. President!!!! MIllions of us are behind you, and we applaud all of your efforts on behalf of this great country of ours!!

I don't doubt it at all. The president talks well, has a pleasant demeanor, and he is poised and polished. Everyone is looking up to him to lead and get all (worldwide) of us out of the economic slump.

What a wonderful feeling....to have a leader who is respected again! The last 8 years have been so awkward and embarrassing for those of us who travel for a living. The change that I have seen in just a few months has been astounding. This doesn't mean that everyone agrees with everything the administration does but at least our President can speak in complete sentences and provide thoughtful insight into the issues of the day. Not coming off as a holier-than-thou isolationist is icing on the cake. Have a great trip Mr. President; I for one think you are doing an incredible job under very difficult circumstances and feel very hopeful that your efforts and the efforts of your administration under your leadership will bring us to a much better place economically, socially, and morally. It will take time, I know, but I have abundant faith.

Only because they have to...

Just being "not Bush" gives Obama a 20 point edge in the poll.

Europians have alot more respect for President Obama, than George W. Bush. He is a newcomer there remember that. The EU does not blame him for the Global disaster, but the United States. Deregulating the Banking Industries is what caused this whole mess.

Hopefully the G-20 can put their heads together and put a huge bandaid around the world so this huge boo-boo can heal.

I am hopeful that the leaders of the other countries have a positive image of Obama, and will be willing to work with him.

I cannot help but wonder if Obama can improve the feelings of the world toward us and overcome the damage that has been done to our country by an unjustified war and by the admission of torturing captives.

Of course, foreign leaders respect him. He's a nice guy, he speaks well, and he's the leader of an important power. The real test starts at the G 20 meeting this week, however. Merkle and Sarkozy are dead set against "bailouts", and they are likely to be much more influential at G 20 than Obama.

Pure propaganda. Obie is an empty suit.

"americans believe" ?? isnt that the same arrogant attitude you accused amicans of before? why, i thought we had that fixed, we arent arrogant americans anymore with bush gone now right?.. oh wait, obama is wayyy more arrogant and we are even more arrogant right? same attitude, different focal point. you all need to a doctor for that arrogant streak.

It's a no brainer. When you listen to Bush strangle the English language is enough for some Americans to feel uncomfortable.

Of course people of foreign countries love Obama. He wants the same thing they want: a weaker, less influential, more subservient U.S. They don't see him as an American president. They see him as an 'infiltrater' who will help them with their anti-American agendas.

Our president is well-liked and respected among people who has a brain and a heart.

Even though Cheney goes around trying to undercut our president to Israel and foreign leaders. How is this not unpatriotic and treason?

Ofcourse the respect him! They know he was choosen by the globalist to be the new world President!

Both sides, Democrat and Republican are evil!

In what nation did you take this poll ????
7 out of 10 where I work don't agree with this president, don’t trust this president, won’t support this community organizer / social worker president, sure, you keep asking the same question to the same people.

Oh, that's not what I'm hearing or reading

World leaders see Obama as a useful idiot–someone who will capitulate to them and help them in their efforts to weaken the status of the U.S.

Yes! the leaders respect Obama because they know President Obama is trying to get this country out of this economic mess. Just like one of the world leader had said, This country melt down has been cause by white people (blue eye) who throught they knew everything and found out they knew nothing!! Thank God for Obama who is trying to savage this mess.