In a remarkable twist of transatlantic political preferences, a new survey has revealed that Britons would elect Barack Obama by a landslide margin if they had a say in the 2028 US presidential election - even if his opponent were Donald Trump.
Obama's Enduring Popularity Across the Pond
The poll, conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies for The Mail on Sunday, shows the former Democratic president commanding 59% support among UK voters, compared to just 23% for the Republican ex-leader. A significant 18% remained undecided in this hypothetical matchup.
Age No Barrier for British Voters
What makes these results particularly striking is that Obama would be 67 years old in 2028 - the same age as Trump during his 2020 campaign. The survey suggests British voters care little about age when it comes to their preferred American leader.
Partisan Divide in UK Preferences
The research uncovered fascinating political splits:
- Labour supporters overwhelmingly favour Obama (73% vs 12%)
- Conservative voters show more divided loyalties (45% Obama vs 34% Trump)
- Liberal Democrat backers show strongest Obama support at 82%
Regional Variations Revealed
Geographic breakdowns show:
- London most pro-Obama (67% support)
- Midlands most pro-Trump (still only 28% support)
- Scotland shows strongest undecided contingent (23%)
What This Reveals About UK-US Relations
Political analysts suggest these results reflect deeper British attitudes toward American leadership styles. Obama's measured diplomacy appears to resonate more with UK voters than Trump's confrontational approach, despite both presidents having left office years before this hypothetical election.
The survey of 1,500 British adults was conducted on 1st September 2023, with a margin of error of ±3%.
