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The results of a snap poll of 500 uncommitted voters commissioned by CBS News just after Friday night's presidential debate: (The snap poll is here):

Obama won: 40 / Tie: 38% / McCain won: 22% :

that's a pretty impressive 20-point lead for Obama on the economy, now the most important

issue in the race!

46% of independent voters said their opinion of Obama had improved
55% said McCain would make the right decisions about Iraq
49% said Obama would make the right decisions about Iraq

The stats from the CNN snap poll that seemed to me most interesting: CNN asked respondents Regardless of presidential preference which candidate would handle these issues best?

'• The war in Iraq: Obama 52%, McCain 47%
• Terrorism: McCain 49%, Obama 45%
• The economy: Obama 58%, McCain 37%
• The current financial crisis: Obama 54%, McCain 36%

Thinking about the following characteristics and qualities, please say whether you think each one better described Barack Obama or John McCain during tonight's debate:

• Was more intelligent: Obama 55%, McCain 30%
• Expressed his views more clearly: Obama 53%, McCain 36%
• Spent more time attacking his opponent: McCain 60%, Obama 23%
• Was more sincere and authentic: Obama 46%, McCain 38%
• Seemed to be the stronger leader: Obama 49%, McCain 43%
• Was more likeable: Obama 61%, McCain 26%
• Was more in touch with the needs and problems of people like you: Obama 62%, McCain 32% '

It seems that people generally trusted Obama much more on the economy than McCain, saw him as almost McCain's equal on security issues, and found Obama far more likeable and intelligent and strong.

Poll Results Suggest More Uncommitted Voters Saw Obama As Debate Winner