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More See America's Loss of Global Respect as Major Problem
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Democratic Party's Favorables Rise, Congress Still Unpopular
Conservatives' Ratings of GOP Slip
McCain's Negatives Mostly Political, Obama's More Personal
Clinton Backers Cool to Obama - White Female Support in Question
Public Continues to Oppose Banning Handgun Sales
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HeadquartersUpdated July 10: In a general election matchup, Barack Obama now holds an eight-point lead over the presumptive Republican nominee, John McCain. Among, political independents the two candidates continue to run about even.
General Election: McCain vs. Obama
| All Registered Voters | % | |
|---|---|---|
| McCain |  | 40 |
| Obama |  | 48 |
| Among Independents | % | |
|---|---|---|
| McCain | | 41 |
| Obama | | 42 |