Monday, May 12, 2008

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The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in North Carolina found that the race for Governor remains close as neither candidate attracts the 50% level of support following Primary victories last week. Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory (R) has a 45% to 39% edge over Lt. Governor Bev Perdue (D) while Libertarian candidate Michael Munger earns support from 4% of North Carolina voters.

In March, Perdue had a three-point lead over the Republican.

McCrory is viewed favorably by 56% and unfavorably by 29%. Perdue’s ratings are 50% favorable, 41% unfavorable. Munger is less known, earning favorable ratings from 24%, unfavorable ratings from 35% and 41% who are not sure.

In North Carolina’s Presidential race, John McCain holds a modest lead over Barack Obama.

The U.S. Senate race in the state is surprisingly close with Kay Hagan (D) at 48% and Elizabeth Dole at 47%.

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of voters say that Governor Mike Easley (D) is doing a good or an excellent job while 24% say he is doing a poor job.

Rasmussen Markets data currently shows that Perdue is given a % chance of winning the election in November while McCrory is given a % chance. These figures are updated on a 24/7 basis by market participants.

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