The survey,conducted by The Washington Post newspaper and ABC News, shows that almost 60 percent of U.S.voters say they lack faith in Mr.Obama's ability to lead the nation.

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"It's obvious that if Mr. X from ABC company is deciding pay questions about Mr. Y from DEF company and vice versa, a certain clubby cooperation can ensue, " says Jauhal.

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"At a certain point, I've just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married, " Mr Obama told ABC.

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At the time, there was speculation that NBC would move Jimmy Fallon, a younger comic who has a show at 12.35 a.m. to replace Mr. Leno, to combat ABC's move, an idea undermined by Mr. Leno's contract extension.

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