Comments on: Mixed Reaction In U.S. To Obama's Trip

Voters Greet Democrat's Overseas Journey With Praise, Skepticism

[flreason]

No matter what Obama did, there would be criticism. Obama''s warm reception in Europe holds out hope that our close relations that were badly damaged by the Bush Administration may be mended. I don''t think McCain could do that as effectively because of his support of interrogation techniques that are considered torture under the Geneva Convention, and are considered to be so by most Europeans. We need a change from the Bush policies, and the kind of good will that Obama excited, in order for the U.S. to regain its respect and leadership role in the world community. McCain made a mistake by identifying himself too closely with Bush''s policies. What remains to be seen is if Obama can translate his lofty rhetoric into reality. One thing on his side: he can''t help but be better than Bush.

[minnick8-2009]

I heard that he stopped in Bethlehem to visit his birth place.