Washington D.C. 5/1/2008 6:48:44 AM
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North Carolina Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports: Barack Obama 51%, Hillary Clinton 37%

Here are the latest results from the North Carolina poll by Rasmussen Reports published on USAElectionPolls.com:

There were 774 voters polled on 4/28.

Rasmussen Reports
Date: 4/28
North Carolina
Added: 4/30/08
Est. MoE = 3.5%
Barack Obama 51%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Unsure 12%

Quote:

The demographic results in North Carolina are similar to the dynamics seen nationally and in most primaries—Clinton leads by fifteen points among White voters while Obama leads 80% to 11% among African-Americans. Clinton does well among White Women and older voters while Obama leads among those under 65.

Among White voters who earn less than $60,000 annually, Clinton leads by a 2-to-1 margin. Obama leads among White voters who earn more than $75,000 a year.

Obama is viewed favorably by 71% of the state’s Likely Primary Voters, down four points from the previous survey. Clinton is viewed favorably by 62%, down four since earlier this month.

Among Clinton voters, Obama is viewed favorably by 38%. Among Obama voters, Clinton is viewed favorably by 41%.

Eighty-four percent (84%) of Clinton voters believe she would be the strongest general election candidate against John McCain. Eighty-nine percent (89%) of Obama supporters believe he would be the better candidate in the fall.

Overall, 62% believe that Obama will win the nomination while 26% believe it will be Clinton who ends up representing the party.

Source: Current Polls, State Presidential Primary Polls

The average poll results over the last 5 days in the North Carolina polls from USAElectionPolls.com are:

Candidate %
Hillary Clinton 41
Barack Obama 51