Race for the White House
Early Perceptions of Obama, Clinton, McCain Show Obama Winning Best Reviews
National polling for the seven days ending February 17 shows that Barack Obama is viewed favorably by 55% of American voters. John McCain is viewed favorably by 51% and Hillary Clinton by 45%. Thirty percent (30%) have a Very Favorable opinion of Obama while 25% have a Very Unfavorable opinion of the Democratic frontrunner. For Clinton, the comparable numbers are 24% Very Favorable and 35% Very Unfavorable.
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