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The number: 55 — The right stuff

Published: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 12:44 a.m. MDT
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While Barack Obama holds a large lead on most positive traits — having new ideas, being personally likable, not being "a typical politician" — McCain's greatest advantage is on being perceived as "personally qualified to be president." By a two-to-one margin McCain (55%) is seen as more personally qualified than Obama (27%). Voters also see McCain as more likely to use good judgment in a crisis and willing to take a stand.

Source: Pew Research Center


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