GOP polling numbers for North Carolina governors race

Raleigh, N.C. – Pat McCrory continues to hover around a ten point lead in the
Republican race for Governor, according to the newest survey from Public Policy
Polling.
McCrory is at 34% in the poll, followed by Fred Smith at 25%. Bill Graham, Bob Orr,
and Elbie Powers are lagging further behind at 6%, 5%, and 0% respectively. 52% of
voters continue to report that they could change their minds between now and the
election.
“Because so many voters are not firmly committed to a candidate, there is still an opening
for Fred Smith to make a move here,” said Dean Debnam, President of Public Policy
Polling. “But the clock is ticking and Pat McCrory is likely to win without a runoff if
Smith doesn’t start doing something new soon. Lee Greenwood and barbecue are not
going to win you a statewide election in 2008.”
In addition to his customary huge lead in Charlotte, McCrory also has the advantage in
the Triad and the Triangle. Smith’s areas of strength are down east and in the mountains.

(Credit to PPP. April 15th,2008)