Independent from Europe

Throughout history the United States has taken its ques from Europe. When first establishing American Independence Americans looked to Europe for guidance and answers.
One must wonder with the majority of Europe in support of democratic candidate Barack Obama, is the United States still obsessed with European influence? Maybe, but not likely.
The United States is the current leading super power of the world. There is no reason for US citizens at present to take European popular consensus into consideration when experiencing the campaign first hand.
However this does not mean the the thoughts of European nations regarding the current presidential election are not valuable. These strong stances are indeed important especially when taking into consideration the role some of these European Nations play in the global affairs of the United States.
Although the Unitd States may still be dependent on Europe for the hottest new fashion trends, politically we stand strong.

European support, is it a surprise?

It is safe to say that a majority of the world is in favor of Presidential candidate Barack Obama. There are several different reasons for this majority consensus especially in Europe, disregarding Russia. Many have pinned the reason for his lead in the Presidential candidacy to be his race. Other European Nations are in dire want of someone with a clean slate.
France has taken a firm stance in regard to its support of Obama. Observers state “it is no surprise Obama is the favored candidate, have you looked at its demographics?”. This suggests that one of the foremost reasons for Obamas popularity in France is due to his race.
Most other European Nations favor Presidential Candidate Obama because of his clean slate and use of soft power. The phrase “clean slate” entails a few things. First off after eight years of dealing with Republican Bush, the world was ready for a much desired “change.”
Lets be honest, anything looks good when your comparing it to the Bush administration. Even being associated with Bush by belonging to the same political party as him is enough for many countries to withdrawal interest. So it is no surprise why so many European Nations are leaning left, along with the rest of the world.

A Breath of Fresh Air in Europe?

Since the recent win of President elect Barack Obama one would think that the majority of Europe would rejoice with the news of the newest leader the of current world power.
Many European nations, like Germany look at the recent United States Presidential election outcome with astonishment and uncertainty. Germany does not doubt that the election of Obama is a huge milestone in the history of the United States. However popular belief predicts that with the daunting amount of challenges stacked against the president elect. Some say Obamas lack of experience in combination with the state of America it still may be a rough road ahead.
In addition European Business leaders are advising caution regarding unrealistic expectations for change Obama faces during the next four years.
Other countries like France remain firm in the established consensus regarding the faith instilled in Barack Obama, calling him “A Breath of Fresh Air.”
Future United States resident Barack Obama has little room for error, especially considering the circumstances he will face lifting the United States off its feet.

Reinhardt, Any. Europe Rects to Obama Victory, Business Week. 5 NOV, 2008.

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New President gives hope to more than just Amricans

Barack Obama is considered to have revolutionized the globes perception of the United States. However for Africans and Arabs in Europe, he is considered a figure whose success and social mobility will aid them in European politics.
Since being elected Pap Ndiaye says "Obama has restored belief in the American dream," who is with the School for the Advanced Study of the Social Sciences in Paris.
The election of soon to be President Barack Obama illuminates a common want as far as many French citizens are concerned, regarding minorities in powerful authoritative positions. A poll days ahead of the US election showed that 80 percent of the French would vote for a black presidential candidate, but only 47 percent thought one could be elected. "The public is ready for a black president [of France]," says Fadela Amara, deputy minister of urban policy, one of the three new women Muslims in the Sarkozy Cabinet. "But the political parties are less ready."
Other neighboring countries such as Germany are ready to take the plunge into an ideal racially unbiased approach to politics. Agyül Özkan of Hamburg, made history in Germany this year being titled the first politician of Turkish origin elected as a conservative. Özkan states "It shows, that what motivates us aren't race issues but rather what we can do.”
The world now waits to see if President elect Barack Obama lives up to these extremely high standards which have been given to him.

Reference-

Marguand, Robert. With Obama's vitory, Europe Minorities Sense new Possibilities,

The Christian Science Monitor. 7 Nov. 2008.

Obama vs. JFK in Berlin

Throughout the presidential campaign Germany, Berlin in particular is one of Barack Obama’s biggest European supporters. Several observed reasons can tell why this is so.
Some credit this to Obama’s opposition to the war in Iraq, similar to the feelings of Germany. This glorified image of Obama in Berlin may also be credited to his age, and young perspective, similar to the reason Berlin attached to the image of John F. Kennedy. Berlin newspapers have even gone so far as to say “This Black American Has Become the New Kennedy.”
During World War II Germany learned to play close attention to the Politics of the United States due to the influence it has. President Kennedy is a political icon in Berlin for the support that he gave the city as the Berlin Wall was built during his presidency in 1961.
As the Germans standards continue to rise in possible United States President Barack Obama, one wonders what might happen if Obama doesn’t live up to his idolized image.

Kulish, Nicholas. Barack Obama's polularity soars- in Germany. Harold Tribune, 6 Jan. 2008.

Why the Democratic favoratism in Euro?

It is a widely known fact that Barack Obama is the favored candidate in the upcoming 2008 United States Presidential election as far as Europe is concerned. There are several different speculations as to why this might be.
Many European nations see Obama as a symbol of “soft power.” Joseph Nye a Harvard professor popularized the term oft power to describe “the capacity to gain support through attraction rather than force.” Is this necessarily a bad thing? Many people believe that this will lead to a more peaceful nation, while others argue that this is the demeanor of a democratic candidate you wants to pull troops from Iraq.
In addition many European nations are ready for a political party change in the United States presidency. Since the attacks on 9/11 president Bush has been the center of international foreign relations. Due to his recession is global popularity it is not unheard of for European nations to favor a Democratic candidate.
Although Obama majored in international relations at the Columbia University; Baracks lack of experience not only foreign relations but global politics in general does not seem to bother many European nations.

Favoritism in Europe

A recent pole conducted for Telegraph co uk announced senator Barack Obama as Europe’s preferred candidate regarding the upcoming 2008 presidential campaign. This being said it does not mean the majority Europe agrees one hundred percent with the views Obama imposes.
The poll conducted announced a surprising number of European countries possess a strong sense of anti-Americanism. Facts presented by this pole revealed a staggering fifty six percent of Russia feel the United States is a an “evil force.” In addition Britain only thirty three percent thought that the United States reflected a “good force.”
However the poll relayed that Italy is one of Europe’s leading nations regarding favorable feelings toward the United States. In Italy a striking seventy percent of its citizens said they would vote for Barack Obama if they were United States Citizens.
The Only European country which states they are in favor of McCain over Obama is Russia. Speculators predict reasons for this are due to the favored Republican impression in the Republic eye.
- This research, commissioned by Telegraph.co.uk, was carried out online between May 23 and 29 by YouGov plc. The total sample was 6,256 (broken down into Britain 2,241; France 1,005; Russia 1,001; Italy 1,004; Germany 1,005).

Blair, David. Barack Obama beats McCainin European vote: US election 2008. 2008. 12 Sep. 2008

Europe Obama and Iran

United States allies in Europe and the middle East pose an interesting question for 2008 presidential election candidate Barack Abomey " Do you plan to sever the front that the Bush administration has built to comply with the Iran's nuclear quests." However the question has not been clearly answered.
European Union foreign-policy compromise package, presented by the UN, which is planned to stop dialogue between the US and Iran is potentially on the line. Although a vast majority of Europe supports Abomey in this election, his shaky stance on this issue has much of the political European world giving their position a second thought. It is Obamas best interest to keep in mind what is in the countries best interest, and to disregard any other vendettas one may have.
Oboma should support the EU-US package was presented to him with unanimous support from the security council. No one is saying that ties with Iran must remain separate forever, however during this time it would be wise to remain close allies even closer.

European citizens and the 2008 elections

Citizens of the United States often get caught up in the question "how the next American President is going to serve its Country?". What is often forgotten is how the decision of the next American President will affect the the world? Many Europeans for example rest uneasy knowing that the fate of a large portion of the political world is being held in the exclusive hands of United States Citizens. When asked about the upcoming 2008 Presidential elections, several European citizens respense arrived at the same conclusion "American presidential elections are not ‘home affairs'. American decisions have repercussions all over the globe.... Hence, the world should be given the right to vote." Although many Europeans have come to the same census on the topic of being able to vote, this does not mean that their opinions of the next American President wiil hold any similarities of the sort.