" I wonder if Americans in general are aware that Mr Obama's general beliefs and policies as set out in both his own writings and his recent campaign rest somewhat to right of center for a Canadian or Western European politician??? "

That really does not amount to much. You are comparing apples and oranges.   Obamba is not President of Canada or Western Europe and the issues are different. What passes for right or left in the U.S. should be very different from the rest of the world, just as your politics are different from other countries.