Americans See Putin As Stronger Leader Than Obama

A new poll finds that while President Barack Obama's favorability numbers are higher among Americans than Russian President Vladimir Putin's, Americans are more likely to view Putin as a strong leader. According to a YouGov/Economist poll, Obama registers a 47 percent favorability rating among American adults, while Putin registers just 12 percent. However, respondents were also asked whether Putin and Obama are strong leaders. Putin's showing on this question substantially bested Obama's, 78 pe...