Excuse me Mary Elizabeth. I have to correct you with one thing. McCain did not pressure Obama into going to Europe. McCain told Obama that he had not been to Iraq since 2006; so , how did he know about the progress that had been made with the war. The surge has worked . Obama just won't admit it.

Ann, Florida, USA

>>Europeans clearly favouring Mr Obama over his Republican rival John McCain<<

What do they know? Not a lot. Aren't these the very same Europeans who despized Ronnie "Raygun"?!

Thank our lucky stars that Old Europe doesn't get to vote in our elections...

Eric, St John, US Virgin Islands

Europe, envious and angry at America, has yearned for
an anti-American President to suggest, however subtly, how
right they were to hate the power, courage and innovative risk-taking of Americans; and to act to establish a socialism
that punishes success with hate, high taxes and pacivism.

Frank Beatty, Boston, Mass, USA

Don't believe all those polls. Most Americans haven't started to focus on the election yet. And those polls do not count people who have no land lines. I don't know anyone who is supporting McCain, and I live in a very conservative area of Dallas County, Texas. Obama in a landslide.

Hollingsworth, Dallas,

The initial statement is incorrect.

Americans were not wondering what Obama was doing in Europe. His opponent John McCain, pressured him into going to Europe in hopes that it would be a big flop. Unfortunately the strategy backfired.

Mary Elizabeth, Boston, USA

Obama just can't resist a mob loving event. Obama is acting like most government officials, hey, after we take care of the world, the illegals and ourselves, and if we are not on break of some sort, we might get around to the American people.
I won't vote for him. No room big enough for his head.

Maggie, Renton, USA

"There were many voters back in the US wondering what he was doing in Europe at a time when their homes are being repossessed and jobs cut."

Not quite...he was goaded into this trip by his rival, who knows little to nothing about the economy or the world. And his performance was brilliant.

Martin, Chicago, USA

Obama reminds me of Paris Hilton. Famous for nothing but just try having a day without hearing about them.

Maggie, Renton, USA

It was bedlam in Berlin today, Germans running around with seven fishes, Turks acting like they were in Mecca, Africans finding another Mandela, trendies swearing that the hip-hop music scale has increased from three notes to four. New German phrases plus Indonesian Muslim prayers. American voters?

Marco Borg, London, United Kingdom

I believe that the American people have learnt that their mistake in electing an idiot not once but twice will not be repeated. The world does need a strong America at home and away just as it needs a strong Europe and China. Lets vote for peace, stability and a strong economy, Vote Obama

Heeners, bath,

Marion means Americans would be fools to vote for Obama. He does grandstanding in a big way. But the world needs a man of experience and proven worth.

Roger Thurson, Lyme Regis, England

This is the problem with my fellow Americans: When the collective world speaks, you listen! It's not something to be ignored, or dismissed as nonsensical foreign sentiment. When people round the world favor Obama as our leader, it signals a fabulous future for everyone.

Eric Penner, California, USA

Perhaps Mr. Obama should spend more time campaigning in my home State of West Virginia where he was soundly defeated in May by HIllary Clinton. The United States Constitution doesn't extend voting rights priviledges to those in Berlin nor to any other Europeans. I'm a Democrat for John McCain.

Joseph, Charleston, WV, US

Well, any American should vote for McCain not for the European candidate... Left-leaning Marxists shouldn't run for the presidency of the US and this is all Obama is!

Patricia, NYC,

Excellent Marion! I agree wholeheartedly. As a Dual National of both the US and UK I believe the only hope for America to get back on track is Obama. McCain is just another inarticulate, muddy-thinking Bush clone.

Jill Bausch, Denver,

Any American friends listening? Everyone who is envious of the USA wants Obama to become president. Why do you think that is? Take the word of a Brit who loves the USA and the American people and don't vote for someone the Guardian or the BBC would prefer.

Marion Morrison, Cheltenham,

Obama has silenced the doubts about his foreign relations experience, so the media is looking for a new excuse as to why he may not be ready for the POTUS job. His overseas trip was a success, congratulate him. f

Felicity, Phoenix, USA

Is Obama running for mayor of Berlin?

Ross Perling, Rye NY, USA