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Barack Obama's image suffers under John McCain attacks, poll finds - Los Angeles Times

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The survey also illustrates some of the campaign's racial undercurrents as the Illinois senator strives to become the first African American president. Most voters say they know at least some people who feel uneasy about electing a black president; 17% say the country is not ready to do so. Still, the poll found that McCain faces serious obstacles. Voters favor Obama on the economy, the issue ...