Americans Are Split On Who Is The Stronger Leader: Putin Or Obama

Do Americans Think Obama Or Vladimir Putin Is The Stronger Leader? -- CBS

American voters are evenly divided over whether President Obama or Russian President Vladimir Putin is the stronger leader as the two face off over the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll out Wednesday.

That's not a great assessment for Obama, given that 80 percent of respondents say Putin is not honest and trustworthy, and just 48 percent believe he is mentally stable. On the other hand, 57 percent say he has strong leadership qualities.

Mr. Obama's approval rating on foreign policy matters is not in good shape, with just 39 percent approving and 55 percent disapproving of his performance. His overall job approval stands at 42 percent, up two percent since late January.

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My Comment: If this poll is believed (Putin vs. Obama .... this is a slight improvement for President Obama from a few weeks ago. As for what do Russians think .... Putin's poll numbers are still high.