Poll: Obama Leads In NC, McCrory Maintains His Lead

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Posted: 7:25 AM Oct 10, 2008 Poll: Obama Leads In NC, McCrory Maintains His Lead A new poll by the Civitas Institute says Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has opened up a 5 point lead in North Carolina. Reporter: Dave Jordan

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A new poll by the Civitas Institute says Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has opened up a 5 point lead in North Carolina.

According to the live telephone survey of 600 likely General Election voters, Obama leads McCain 46-39 among those who initially voiced support for a candidate. However, when undecided voters are asked which way they lean, Obama's lead shrinks to 48-43. Libertarian candidate Bob Barr receives two percent of the vote. Seven percent of voters remained undecided.

"The amount of money Obama is spending on television in North Carolina is finally paying dividends," said Francis De Luca, Executive Director of the Civitas Institute. "Obama's ability to capitalize on the financial crisis and to outspend McCain in North Carolina gives him a strong advantage."

"One of the theories we've advanced is that for Obama to win North Carolina he needed to obtain 37% of the white voters. In this poll he is now receiving that amount," added De Luca. "McCain has a lot of ground to make up and not much time to do so."

The same poll also shows Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory has maintained his lead in the race for governor over Democratic rival Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue.

Perdue leads McCrory 41-38 among those who initially voiced support for a candidate. However, when undecided voters are asked which way they lean, McCrory's lead becomes 43-41. Libertarian candidate Michael Munger receives two percent of the vote. 14 percent of voters remained undecided.

"There is still a significant portion of undecided voters out there," added De Luca. "With both candidates' polling in the low 40s and the election less than a month away, this race is still wide open."

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Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Oct 11, 2008 at 04:12 PM

???; I wouldn't worry about it too much. If they are brave enough to show up on your door step, they are brave enough to take what they will have coming to them.
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Posted by: ??? Location: NC on Oct 11, 2008 at 03:23 PM

To John"White"? The reason I dont post my name is because there may be some looney Demobrat out there,possibly you that would show up at my door and want to start something. Then I might be forced to defend my castle and it would pain me terribly(NOT)to have to deny you of kissing up to Obama for the next 4 years, or maybe less, Who knows? So therefore I will remain anonymous because you never know whos on here.
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Posted by: Lonnie Location: Greenville on Oct 11, 2008 at 06:59 AM

I'm well aware that ALL Presidents were for NAFTA,Cafta, GATT ECT......... But Obama I think will want FAIR trade instead of FREE trade.A CHANGE IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN.
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