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Why Isn't Obama Further Ahead?

Breakdown of poll numbers shows no post-Clinton surge

By Sam Gale Rosen,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 17, 2008 5:33 PM CDT

(Newser) – Barack Obama has less of a lead over John McCain than would be suggested by his advantages in party affiliation and by President Bush's disapproval numbers, writes Gary Langer of ABC News. Among other things, data from a new poll show Obama has not received a major boost from Hillary Clinton's endorsement, suggesting he still needs to work to recruit her supporters.

Only about half of Americans say that they think Obama is experienced enough to be president, and Obama and McCain are running about even among independents. Still, likely voters favor Obama to deal with a majority of issues raised by the poll, and Obama has vastly more supporters who call themselves "enthusiastic" about his candidacy.

Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has a light moment while speaking with students at Wayne County Community College District Downriver Campus in Taylor, Mich., Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has a light moment while speaking with students at Wayne County Community College District Downriver Campus in Taylor, Mich., Tuesday, June 17, 2008.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. arrives to board his campaign charter before departing  Love Field in Dallas, Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. arrives to board his campaign charter before departing Love Field in Dallas, Tuesday, June 17, 2008.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. listens to a students question at Wayne County Community College District Downriver Campus in Taylor, Mich., Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. listens to a students question at Wayne County Community College District Downriver Campus in Taylor, Mich., Tuesday, June 17, 2008.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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