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Jackson50 on 18 October 2008
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Kasz216 said:
Jackson50 said:
I am slightly surprised that British citizens are is as supportive of Obama as they are. I think it is fairly obvious that Obama wants to focus on our relationship with continental Europe as opposed to the UK. I suppose after the Bush-Blair years...that may be a relief for some.

I think it's more... they don't pay attention to anything the candidates actually say.  They just know that McCain is from the same party as Bush, and Obama is a nice speaker... and basically a historic candidate.  I beleive there is a bunch of stuff out there for Obama in random countries that are just about his charisma and nothing to do with any policy.

I mean... what does the US person think of Gordon Brown.  (Who's Gordon Brown?)

I'd be interested in seeing the Obama vs McCain split in Africa.

I know it sounds odd... but Bush as i recall is actually thought of fondly over there.

I seem to recall someone calling bush "The best President in the United states in regards to Africa ever."

McCain might be polling high with that group of non-voters, despite Obama being black.

I am not sure what the support is for either McCain or Obama in regards to Africa, but you are correct that Bush is quite popular there. Many have lauded Bush on his HIV/Malaria programs, his commitment to combat human trafficking, and the Millennium Challenge Account which has helped certain African nations (Ghana, Malawi, and Madagascar to name a few).