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More than half the delegates who supported Hillary Clinton in the primaries say they are now enthusiastic about Obama while 3 in 10 have reservations but will back him because he is the nominee, according to a New York Times/CBS News Poll conducted Aug. 15-20. .

Seventy-nine percent of Democratic delegates are confident he will win.

Sixty-five percent say the economy is most important issue while Iraq registered only at 6 percent.

Asked about Obama's main strengths, 23 percent said it was that he was "inspirational/gives hope " followed by 13 percent who say he will bring change and 10 percent saying he is a good speaker, a fresh face, can provide leadership and united Americans.

Forty-two percent say his inexperience is his main weakness.

More than half of delegates consider him a liberal and about a quarter say he is a moderate.

Seventy-nine percent of delegates have a favorable opinion of Bill Clinton compared to 96 percent who held that view in 2004 while Al Gore's favorability rating went up from 83 percent to 93 percent.

Ninety percent beliece that it would help Democratic candidates in their states some or a lot if Obama campaigns for them.