Europeans take dim view of Bush re-election

Germans, French also have negative opinion of Americans, poll finds
(CN) hell, I have a negative opinion of most Americans... 8-) (/CN)

The president was not the only one viewed unfavorably. Americans generally were seen in an unfavorable light by many in France, Germany and Spain, countries not supportive of U.S. Iraq policies.

‘Disappointment and surprise’
“The predominant feelings about Bush’s re-election in the European countries are disappointment and surprise more than anger,” he said, noting that anger about Bush’s re-election was higher in Spain.

“Above all, they appear to be worried about the consequences of this election,” Corman said.