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In Germany, they still love Obama
In Germany, they still love Obama
June 18, 2013
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Today, according to new Pew Research Center data not yet released in a report, 88% of Germans say they have confidence in Obama to do the right thing in world affairs. In stark contrast, just 14% had confidence in Bush during his last year in office. Across Europe, Obama has received more favorable reviews than Bush, but the gap between the two American leaders has been especially wide among Germans. And while Obama’s ratings have slipped a bit over time in countries such as Britain, Spain and Poland, they’ve remained relatively steady in Germany, with roughly nine-in-ten consistently expressing a positive view of Obama since he took office in 2009.
In many nations, Obama is more popular than his foreign policy, but this is not the case in Germany, where 88% approve of Obama’s overall international policies. Obama has received high marks for his handling of global economic problems, removing combat forces from Iraq, and his administration’s anti-terrorism policies. Moreover, his popularity has clearly benefited America’s image. After he took office, the percentage of Germans with a favorable view of the U.S. more than doubled, jumping from 31% in 2008 to 64% a year later. Today, America’s ratings have ebbed a bit, although they are still on balance positive, with 53% expressing a favorable opinion of the U.S. in the new poll, while just 40% offer a negative view.
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Full article here: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/06/18/in-germany-they-still-love-obama/
June 18, 2013
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Today, according to new Pew Research Center data not yet released in a report, 88% of Germans say they have confidence in Obama to do the right thing in world affairs. In stark contrast, just 14% had confidence in Bush during his last year in office. Across Europe, Obama has received more favorable reviews than Bush, but the gap between the two American leaders has been especially wide among Germans. And while Obama’s ratings have slipped a bit over time in countries such as Britain, Spain and Poland, they’ve remained relatively steady in Germany, with roughly nine-in-ten consistently expressing a positive view of Obama since he took office in 2009.
In many nations, Obama is more popular than his foreign policy, but this is not the case in Germany, where 88% approve of Obama’s overall international policies. Obama has received high marks for his handling of global economic problems, removing combat forces from Iraq, and his administration’s anti-terrorism policies. Moreover, his popularity has clearly benefited America’s image. After he took office, the percentage of Germans with a favorable view of the U.S. more than doubled, jumping from 31% in 2008 to 64% a year later. Today, America’s ratings have ebbed a bit, although they are still on balance positive, with 53% expressing a favorable opinion of the U.S. in the new poll, while just 40% offer a negative view.
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Full article here: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/06/18/in-germany-they-still-love-obama/
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