Friday, October 9, 2009

Can a sitting president receive a Nobel Peace Prize? | Washington Examiner

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Judging from today's Courant Poll, 57% of Americans don't believe Obama should accept this reward!

Should President Obama accept the Nobel Peace Prize?
Yes. He has changed the global mood with calls for peace and cooperation, a remarkable achievement. (129 responses)
29.7%
No. The prize should reflect a long-term achievement in the pursuit of world peace. This is like giving a runner the gold medal after the first lap of a four-lap race. (238 responses)
54.8%
Yes. Accepting the prize will promote the easing of tensions between the U.S. and the Muslim world, reduction of nuclear arms and other of Mr. Obama's goals. (51 responses)
11.8%
No. It will cause resentment around the world, and work against Mr. Obama's laudable goals. (16 responses)
3.7%

434 total responses

Anonymous said...

Today's WTIC Poll--83% think Obama does not deserve this award!


After Less Than A Year In Office, President Obama Has Been Awarded The Nobel Peace Prize. Does He Deserve It?
Yes. For Thinking Good Thoughts
( 17% )
And He's Accomplished Exactly...What? No.
( 83% )

Anonymous said...

according to WFSB viewers, 74% feel he either doesn't deserve the award or that it was premature!

Is President Barack Obama the best choice to be the 2009 Nobel Prize winner?
Choice Votes Percentage of 7101 Votes
Yes 1676 24%
No 4032 57%
Awarding Obama the prize was premature. 1197 17%
I don't know what the prize is for. 196 3%

Anonymous said...

It's my understanding that the votes for the Peace Prize were due no later than February 1, 2009...approximatly 10 days after Obama's inauguration...I find it hard to believe any president could have done enough in 10 days to warrant any kind of prize or award.

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