Who is more powerful: Bill Gates or Barack Obama?

Power can be defined in such a way.. POWER IS SOMETHING THAT ONE HAS THE ABILITY TO IMPACT OTHERS. Bill Gates has the iconomic power.He enjoys enormous money power in every part of world.He indirectly rules the world. read more

If Bill Gates has an expensive dinner with his own money, no-one cares; if Barack Obama does, he would be accused of being 'snobbish' and 'out-of-touch', as is the nature of politics. So, to answer your question, it is technically Barack Obama who has more potential power. read more

Forbes has released its list of the world's most powerful figures in both wealth and influence, with Microsoft chairman and founder Bill Gates being named fourth on the list. Gates, who increased his position from fifth last year, has a net worth of $65 billion even after donating more than $28 billion towards a variety of charitable causes. read more

Yes Gates is much richer. But by taking bribes and kickbacks and making corrupt deals, Obama plans to catch up. read more