October 2008 Southeastern N.C. Poll

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  1. How likely are you to vote in the November election for president and other state offices?
    How likely are you to vote in the November election for president and other state offices?
  2. Senate District
    Senate District
    • 52.02%8
    • 47.98%9
  3. Do you feel things in North Carolina are generally headed in the right direction or are they off on the wrong track?
    Do you feel things in North Carolina are generally headed in the right direction or are they off on the wrong track?
  4. Rotate Answers What specific issue in North Carolina needs the most attention from state governemnt?
    What specific issue in North Carolina needs the most attention from state governemnt?
  5. If the election for state legislature were held today, would you be voting:
    If the election for state legislature were held today, would you be voting:
  6. If the election for president were held today, would you be voting for:
    If the election for president were held today, would you be voting for:
  7. If the election for US Senate were held today, would you be voting for:
    If the election for US Senate were held today, would you be voting for:
  8. If the election for governor were held today, would you be voting for:
    If the election for governor were held today, would you be voting for:
  9. If the election for state senate were held today, would you be voting for:
    If the election for state senate were held today, would you be voting for:
  10. If the election for state senate were held today, would you be voting for:
    If the election for state senate were held today, would you be voting for:
  11. If the election for US Congress were held today, would you be voting for:
    If the election for US Congress were held today, would you be voting for:
  12. Do you support or oppose oil and gas exploration off the coast of North Carolina?
    Do you support or oppose oil and gas exploration off the coast of North Carolina?
  13. Do you believe cities and towns should be able to force residents into the city limits through annexation without the property owner's consent?
    Do you believe cities and towns should be able to force residents into the city limits through annexation without the property owner's consent?
    • 9.03%Yes
    • 83.8%No
    • 7.17%Not Sure/Refused
  14. Would you support or oppose a 1/4 cent increase in the sales tax if it was on the ballot in your county on election day?
    Would you support or oppose a 1/4 cent increase in the sales tax if it was on the ballot in your county on election day?
  15. Do you feel the amount you pay in property taxes is too high, too low, or just about right for the amount of services you receive?
    Do you feel the amount you pay in property taxes is too high, too low, or just about right for the amount of services you receive?
  16. Do you support using cash incentives to lure new companies like the Titan America cement plant to your area?
    Do you support using cash incentives to lure new companies like the Titan America cement plant to your area?
    • 33.96%Yes
    • 49.38%No
    • 16.67%Not Sure/Refused
  17. Do you think the majority of elected officials in North Carolina are ethical and honest or do they tend to be unethical and dishonest?
    Do you think the majority of elected officials in North Carolina are ethical and honest or do they tend to be unethical and dishonest?
  18. Would you be more or less likely to vote for a candidate who is openly gay or lesbian?
    Would you be more or less likely to vote for a candidate who is openly gay or lesbian?
  19. Looking ahead a year from now, do you think the economy will be improved, in worse shape than it is today, or about the same?
    Looking ahead a year from now, do you think the economy will be improved, in worse shape than it is today, or about the same?
  20. Do you think the bailout of Wall Street will help or hurt your own financial situation?
    Do you think the bailout of Wall Street will help or hurt your own financial situation?
  21. Age group
    Age group
  22. Political philosophy
    Political philosophy
  23. Ethnicity
    Ethnicity
  24. Affiliation
    Affiliation
  25. Gender
    Gender
  26. Geographic Area
    Geographic Area
  27. Voting History
    Voting History
This article was posted in Poll Results by Civitas Staff on October 20, 2008 at 2:21 PM.

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