This is one of the principal reasons I voted for Barack Obama. I believe that America must have influence in the world. Whatever one may think about his specific tactics or experience, this seems to indicate that an Obama presidency has restored that influence. From the poll summary:
US President Barack Obama has the confidence of many publics around the world – inspiring far more confidence than any other world political leader according to a new poll of 20 nations by WorldPublicOpinion.org. A year ago, President Bush was one of the least trusted leaders in the world.
via Obama Rockets to Top of Poll on Global Leaders – World Public Opinion.
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