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More from the Newsweek Poll

Nomination numbers: Obama 54, Clinton 35

Change from March poll: Obama +9, Clinton -9

Head-to-head matchups: Obama 48, McCain 44; Clinton 47, McCain 43.

Are they honest and trustworthy? Clinton: 41% yes, 51% no. Obama, McCain: 61% yes.

Favorability ratings: Obama 57, Clinton 49 Unfavorability ratings: Obama 36, Clinton 47.

Change since March: Favorability: Obama -4, Clinton -7; Unfavorable: Obama +8, Clinton +7.

What should superdelegates do? 46% say they shouldn't adhere to the overall primary/caucus results, 38% say they want them to support popular vote winner, 12% say they want them to base vote on pledged delegate count. 41% of Obama supporters want supers to make their own choice.

Who is more likely to defeat McCain in November? Obama 55, Clinton 33

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Wednesday, December 2

    • 12:00 pm
    • Michelle Obama holds event to thank volunteers who helped ready the White House for Christmas
    • 12:35 pm
    • President Obama and Vice President Biden have lunch in the Private Dining Room
    • 1:00 pm
    • Robert Gibbs delivers the daily press briefing from the White House
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