Barack Obama Brings Huge International Respect Compared To The Present Administration

One of the worst downfalls for American respect overseas has been the lack of respect that the Bush administration commands overseas; beyond the slender 51% win in the 2004 election, or the current 33-41% who support this administration, this administration draws little support overseas. Contrast this with the wildly popular JFK or even Bill Clinton, either of which could probably have been elected world president if they ran for such a office.

For the first time since the Clinton years, Barack Obama is quickly becoming a world superstar, compared to an international rock star. Japanese TV even ran a one special report on him a few nights ago, which is practically unheard of there.

Could a possible Barack Obama election as president lead to greatly improved international respect for the U.S.? It's certainly more than likely it would as long as his policies as president would not appear as abrasive to the international community as the Bush administration's policies are. This might raise a new question for voters in that they might need to consider world respect in casting their vote. Some years back, Austria ignored world anger and elected former Nazi Kurt Waldheim, and faced a huge backlash. while you cannot compare the Bush Administration to this standard, still there is good reason not to elect an administration that cannot well work with the world community.