Only 33% Say McCain Has Clear Plan to Solve U.S. Problems

Further erosion in Clinton’s honesty numbers also evident
by Jeffrey M. Jones
Gallup Poll

PRINCETON, NJ -- The latest USA Today/Gallup update on the presidential candidates' personal characteristics finds a significant decline since March in the percentage of Americans who believe John McCain "has a clear plan for solving the country's problems." Only 33% currently say this, compared with 42% in March.

This dimension is clearly a weakness for McCain. It rates as his lowest score among the eight qualities tested in the April 18-20 poll, well behind "shares your values" at 47%. But he also scores significantly worse on the "clear plan" dimension than his Democratic presidential rivals Hillary Clinton (47%) and Barack Obama (40%).

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