OTOH, he's seen Obama in action...starting with the Saudis, and knows that Obama will never stand up to him.
Sort of like this comparison:
NUFF SAID.
President GWB was and is a genuine man. Putin recognizes it and those man to man outdoor outings created somewhat of a bond between those 2. Heck even both Bush Presidents treated the Clintons with class and respect while that cretin Carter dissed them both. Even with all his faults GWB is sorely missed vs. the Marxicissit tha now occupies the WH.
MY EYES!