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While Barack Obama holds a large lead on most positive traits \u2014 having new ideas, being personably likable, not being \u201ca typical politician\u201d \u2014 McCain\u2019s greatest advantage is on being perceived as \u201cpersonally qualified to be president.\u201d 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. Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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