Thursday, March 14, 2013

Global Image Of U.S. Leadership Declines


World Poll: Image Of U.S. Declines -- Politico

Worldwide approval of U.S. leadership dipped considerably during President Barack Obama’s fourth year in office — but it increased in some countries, including Mexico.

The median approval rating for U.S. leadership for 130 countries was 41 percent in 2012, down 8 percentage points from the 49 percent approval during Obama’s first year in office, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday.

Gallup asked, “Do you approve or disapprove of the job performance of the leadership of the United States?”

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Update: U.S. Leadership Earning Lower Marks Worldwide -- Gallop

My Comment: It is interesting that the only two other countries that are covering this story are Russia and China .... everyone else is ignoring it.

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