A survey of more than 23,000 people in several countries shows that most Democrats want the candidate to head the White House
You might have been lagging in polls Americans, but Barack Obama is the favorite in the world. A survey of more than 23,000 people in 22 countries has revealed that want the Democrat candidate to replace George W. Bush to head the White House, instead of Republican John McCain.
The study, conducted by GlobeScan The survey also shows that in 17 countries where the consultation took place believe that U.S. relations with the outside world will improve if Obama is done with the elections on November 4.
The margin in favor of Obama runs from 9% to 82% in India in Kenya. On average preference for Obama is 49% in 22 countries, compared to 12% for McCain.
"A lot of people around the world clearly likes what it represents Barack Obama," said GlobeScan President, Doug Miller. "Given the negative image at international level U.S. at the moment, is quite striking that only one in five think that a McCain presidency would improve relations that the Bush administration has with the world."
In the U.S., three surveys conducted after the Republican convention last week show that an advantage of McCain on Obama from 1 to 4 points-within the margin of error-while two others showed a tie between the two contenders.
The countries most optimistic that an Obama presidency would improve relations are NATO allies: Canada 69%, France 62%, Germany 61% and 54% United Kingdom. Other nations where the Illinois senator arouses great sympathy for Italy are 64%, Australia 62%, Kenya 87% and 71% Nigeria.
A similar survey conducted by BBC / GlobeScan before the 2004 presidential election revealed that out of 35 countries surveyed, 30 preferred the Democrat candidate John Kerry, rather than Bush, who finally won another term of four years in Washington.
At that time, the Philippines, Nigeria and Poland were among the few countries that supported Bush. On this occasion, these three countries prefer to Obama.
In total were interviewed in person or via telephone, 23,531 people in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States during July and August.
