Democratic co-frontrunner Senator Barack Obama has constantly been under fire from opponents for agreeing to meet with foreign leaders that are hostile. However, a recent poll is in Obama’s favor.
Democratic co-frontrunner Senator Barack Obama of Illinois has been under fire from Democratic co-frontrunner Senator Hillary Clinton of New York and presumed GOP nominee Senator John McCain of Arizona for his stance on meeting with hostile foreign leaders. As many prepare to acknowledge Obama as the eventual Democratic nominee, his willingness to meet with such hostile leaders can and will be used against him.
But, Clinton is still in the Democratic race. Despite the odds against Clinton, she still refuses to drop out. Her final chance of even securing the Democratic nomination would be in the hands of the superdelegates. The results of the compromise to the Michigan and Florida contests had struck a blow to Clinton’s hopes of getting the nomination.
However, the attack ads from the McCain campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) have bee focused on Obama rather than Clinton.
But, a recent
Gallup poll has given the suggestion that the majority of Americans believe that the next president should talk with the hostile leaders. However, the poll results are suggestive at best. Remember, this is only suggestive evidence.
Half of those that took the survey are registered Republicans. Out of everyone that has taken the survey, a slight majority said that it was a good idea to use diplomacy first. A smaller majority at sixty percent said the same thing in regards with the leader of Iran.
But the thing it didn’t ask in regards to Iran was: Which leader?! Obama has said he would be willing to meet with such leaders. However, who would Obama meet: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad or Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khanemei?
Obama talking about willing to meet such leaders without preconditions had drawn fire.
But, a recent issue could hurt Obama’s position. Ahmadinejad recently said that Israel will soon be “gone.”
Still, this is what the current Gallup poll on the issue suggests. But, the results can fluctuate in the next few days or a next few months. It is already established that Iran will end up becoming a debate topic in the general elections.
If Obama does come out as the eventual Democratic nominee, expect him and McCain to square off on the issue.
Still, remember that Clinton has not dropped out of the race.
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Most Americans Encourage Meeting Hostile Leaders According To New Poll
