"After a year, it appears the 'Obama effect' is real."

http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/archives/individual/2010_04/023402.php

AMERICA'S IMPROVED GLOBAL STANDING.... I've been keeping an eye on international attitudes towards the United States since the change in presidential administrations, and it's been encouraging to see America's standing rise after reaching embarrassing depths. It appears the trend is continuing.



The international poll was conducted between November 2009 and February 2010, and surveyed nearly 30,000 people in 28 countries. It was conducted with the Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) at the University of Maryland.

Steven Kull, PIPA's director, noted, "After a year, it appears the 'Obama effect' is real."

This isn't the only recent survey showing the nation's standing improving. Gallup reported in February, "Perceptions of U.S. leadership worldwide improved significantly from 2008 to 2009. The U.S.-Global Leadership Project, a partnership between the Meridian International Center and Gallup, finds that a median of 51% of the world approves of the job performance of the current leadership of the U.S., up from a median of 34% in 2008."

In October, the Nation Brand Index survey found that the U.S. had reclaimed its position as the most admired country globally, up from seventh place in 2008. Similarly, in July, the Pew Global Attitudes Project found a vast improvement in international views of the United States since the president's election.

Obviously, international support can change, sometimes rapidly. But for those who hoped to see our stature improve after eight years of unpleasantness, it's heartening to see the United States' stature grow once again.

—Steve Benen

This is another mark against Obama in their book, I'm sure.

there own little lhate filled world. :puke:

Kick

This is good news, and can be useful to us in many of our endeavours. Quite honestly, we had no where to go but up after the last 8 years. But this is a significant improvement. Apparently one shining exception is in Israel, but there's some work being done in that area as well.

manipulate that..rabid bloodsuckers.

it garners positive results! K&R!