Approval of U.S. Leadership Up in Some Arab Countries
President Barack Obama may find audiences in many Arab countries more willing to listen when he addresses the Muslim world Thursday from Cairo, Egypt. New Gallup Polls conducted in 11 Arab countries show that although approval of U.S. leadership remains generally low, ratings are up in 8 countries including Egypt. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
Obama's low poll showing in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories would move much higher if he came out publicly supporting the Arab League peace plan and for an end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and the Golan Heights (including a small piece of Lebanon).