LAT: "... Obama was seen as more 'presidential' by 46% of the debate watchers, compared with 33% for McCain. The difference is even more pronounced among debate watchers who were not firmly committed to a candidate: 44% said they believed Obama looked more presidential, whereas 16% gave McCain the advantage. The Arizona senator also has lost ground on several measures of voter confidence, including trust. After the debate, 43% of registered voters who saw the event said Obama had more 'honesty and integrity,' compared with 34% for McCain. A week ago, the same voters were evenly divided, with 40% saying McCain was more honest and 40% giving the nod to Obama. Voters in general are also less confident than they were a week ago that McCain will strengthen the economy, achieve success in Iraq and care about voters like themselves. [...] McCain last week abruptly announced he would suspend his campaign ... A day later, after being accused of disrupting the delicate talks, McCain reversed course and flew to Mississippi for the debate. The maneuver was view unfavorably by 46% of debate watchers, who said they believed McCain was 'playing politics'; 38% said McCain was 'acting for the good of the country.'"

Posted by Laura at September 28, 2008 10:42 PM