THE ONLY SURPRISE IS THAT THEY DON'T RANK AL GORE #1;

Barack Obama is among best presidents ever - George W. Bush not so much, say scholars in Siena poll (Corky Siemaszko, 7/01/10, NY Daily News)

In office for barely two years, Obama entered the survey in the 15th position - two spots behind Bill Clinton and three spots ahead of Ronald Reagan.