Rating McCain and Obama

05 July 2008 |permalink | email article

CNN/Opinion Research Data 6/26 to 6/29:

Just 40% in March thought Obama had enough experience to be president. Now it’s 48%.

Changes his mind for political reasons:

Obama – Yes 59%; No 38%
McCain – Yes 61%; No 37

Favorable Opinion:

Obama – Yes 63%
McCain – Yes 59%

Ending political gridlock:

Obama – Yes 43%; No 52%
McCain – Yes 31%; No 64%

Each finding showed Obama scoring better as summer began. The real test will be what the data shows after the party conventions when voters begin paying closer attention.

McCain faces a much greater challenge in improving his public perception.

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