congressional race, placing the democrats a slightly ahead. former minnesota governor tim pawlenty, republican, officially entering the race later today. the president is in dublin, ireland this morning, the first stop on a four-nation tour that will take him to england, france, and poland. his remarks yesterday at the apec conference. we want to focus on u.s. foreign policy and ask you this question. how do you think the world views america? america? give us a call. host: the irish times has the story on the president and his arrival. the story about a rally taking place tonight. thousands are expended to attend this free public event. it will take place at the college green in dublin. president obama giving his only public address in his visit to ireland. he is on the ground for just 24 hours. he will be accompanied by first lady michelle obama. the couple s children are not traveling to ireland this week. they re in school. the president s speech is largely to be on ties