New York, public support Barack Obama President of the United States increased sharply after al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed in an ambush of U.S. military forces in Pakistan last weekend. It is based on the New York Times poll / CBS, Wednesday (4 / 5).
The poll that a majority of respondents expressed a positive opinion of Obama's performance as a whole, ranging from policies regarding foreign issues, the war in Afghanistan, to combat the terrorist threat. The support was increased significantly both among Republicans and independents.
In general, 57% of respondents said they supported Obama's performance. The percentage figure was an improvement from a month earlier, namely 46 percent.
However, the American public excitement over the success of U.S. troops killed Osama Bin Laden followed by fears of some respondents. Six of 10 Americans say that the killing of Bin Laden likely in the short term will increase the terrorist threat against their country.
Most respondents said the death of the leader of Al Qaeda does not make them feel safer. Only 16% of respondents who feel more secure.
Meanwhile in Washington DC, the White House revealed President Obama on Thursday (5 / 5) will attend a flower laying ceremony in Manhattan, New York, in order to commemorate the victims of the tragedy of 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks.
In this opportunity, Obama will not deliver the speech but is scheduled to meet with the families of the victims of the September 11 attacks.