With the same type of foreign outlook that Obama holds, Euros and Brits led us into two disastrous wars that cost us worldwide close to 70 million dead. Euros, Brits, do not presume to give us advice. Sad when you tie your destiny and your future to strangers. Do something for your own selves.

zqll, Dallas, Tx., USA

Britain! The opinions fellow Americans on the board unfortunately represent an awfully large portion of the rest of the country. I'm with you - Obama is brilliant. Want to see Obama as prez? Pray! Find God and pray that the Republicans don't succeed in falsely distorting this fine man's reputation

Barrett, Denver, USA

"Just curious, if America steps away from the world, which country fills the vacuum - China? Russia? India? Brazil?"

Why not India? It is, after all, the world's greatest democracy.

Kate, Southampton, UK

Speaking as another Canadian, a fairly significant number of people - even in the strongly neo-conservative Alberta - support Obama. Even here, where American and Canadian flags often fly side by side, the Bush backlash is evident.

Keegan Mullin, Calgary, Canada

We the Brits, are a small nation, but we are a wise people, we left it up to the Americans to choose a leader and after GW BUSH, we want a voice. The entire Nation held their breath on G W BUSH 2nd term the shock crippled the minds of the free world. It was the biggest desaster in recent HISTORY.

Daphne Kenward , Cambridge, UK

If that's the case, then many people in Britain will be disappointed come November.

Brian, Florida, USA

This is probably because Barack Obama has been given more positive press than anyone I can remember. The media seem besotted by him. This is rampant "identity" politics. John McCain has great qualities - his a war hero, independent thinker and experienced senator. He dwarfs Barack Obama.

Tim, Leeds, England

I think European opinion should count for something. But sadly mindless anti-Americanism continues to vomit from the European left and that is truly a pity.

Just curious, if America steps away from the world, which country fills the vacuum - China? Russia? India? Brazil?

Good luck Europe!

Erik D., Cape Cod, Mass., America

THANK YOU Britain...As a United States citizen & a member of the Democratic party OBAMA is the best thing that has come our way in a long time!....Thanks again my British friends for your support!!!

RM Stoker, cortland, NY, USA

Obama is popular with the British because he is not a neocon.
Overwhelmingly the British loathe the neocons with their lies and wars which cause British deaths and benefit us not one whit.
It is time for neocons to realise that if you are loathsome you will be loathed.

John, London, UK

I hear a lot of talk about Obama and Hillary; they get a lot of coverage on the mainstream media. John McCain rarely gets any coverage here. That might explain it.

I would be surprised if any of those questioned could even give a detailed analysis of each candidate.

Morag, Scotland,

Robert Jackson of New Jersey is correct in the statements that we Brits can`t vote and that Mr McCain is going to win.

I would however demure with his other comment, namely we do count greatly to the USA on most issues!

F Luscombe, Plymouth, Devon

but, darling brits, this is exactly why we staged the boston tea party and fought a war for independence. you do not count! you cannot vote! and, mark my words, john mccain will be elected president of the united states in november. mark my words. . .

Robert Baxter, new jersey , usa

The last time this poll was taken in Canada Obama moved ahead of Hillary with 43%. Surprisingly, even though McCain is the only candidate supporting NAFTA he only got 9%. I find Obama to be one of the most inspiring leaders ever and I sure hope we get to see what effect he will throughout the world.

Keith, Halifax, Canada

because europe people only hear the media stuff. They don't actually know what Mccain has overcame to be running for president. Our media here in the states is fully democratic which is gay. You just wait until the elections Mccain will win. Obama = no experience. Hilliary is just a not smart.

Eric, Melrose, United States