Washington D.C. 9/26/2008 1:27:15 AM
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North Carolina Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports: Barack Obama 49%, John McCain 47%

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

There were 500 voters polled on 9/23.

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Rasmussen Reports
Date: 9/23
North Carolina
Added: 9/25/08
Barack Obama 49%
John McCain 47%

Quote:

Eighty-one percent (81%) of Obama supporters are voting for their candidate with enthusiasm while 14% are voting primarily against McCain. Those figures have changed little over the past week.

Sixty-five percent (65%) of McCain voters are casting their votes with enthusiasm, up from 62% a week ago. Twenty-seven percent (27%) are voting primarily against Obama, down from 34%.

Obama is now viewed favorably by 57% of Tar Heel voters, up four points from a week ago. McCain earns positive reviews from 55%, down a point.

As for the running mates, 54% have a favorable opinion of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin while 53% have a positive opinion of Delaware Senator Joe Biden.

Fifty-three percent (53%) say that McCain made the right choice in selecting Palin while 39% say that Biden was the right choice for Obama.

Source: Current Polls, Electoral College Results