North Carolina Shock Pundits and Polls now pointing to Obama, Dole behind

[grantcart]

Chuck Todd:

But do note that many a Democrat believes North Carolina is a state where the electorate really may have changed. It's a fascinating state this cycle, actually -- not a single white male Democrat is in the top three races on the state's ballot.

http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NC_92168.pdf

Obama 46 McCain 46 Barr 5


There isn’t much doubt what’s driving this increased level of competitiveness. The numbers of voters in the state listing the economy as their biggest issue has hovered around 50% for most of the year but with the increased turmoil in the last week that
number has now jumped to 58%. Barack Obama has a 24 point lead with those voters.

“The more voters are concerned about the economy instead of things like immigration, taxes, and social issues the better Democrats are going to do in North Carolina,” said Dean Debnam, President of Public Policy Polling. “That’s the direction the election is headed right now and if it remains on that course the state is going to be extremely competitive.”

National polls have shown Barack Obama gaining anywhere from 3 to 9 points in the last week so this 4 point shift in Obama’s direction since last week in North Carolina fits into that framework.

In the state’s Senate race, Kay Hagan is out to her biggest lead yet. She now leads 46-41 over Elizabeth Dole. The economy is driving her success as well. She has a 57-30 among voters who state it as their top concern.

[Pattib]

1. Great News....I had read recently that the demographics were changing in North Carolina...

It seemed like it would take an election cycle or two to trend Democratic...guess the train arrived early.

[grantcart]

4. and McCain is worried - it looks like he is pouring money into NC

[cspanlovr]

2. My niece and SIL just moved to Charlotte from NYC. They went to the Obama rally

yesterday. Said it was PACKED! Thousands of people showed up!

[Jennicut]

3. This is a good trend for NC.

Looks like Dole may not make it back...will anyone shed tears over that? I don't think anyone wants to look at Liddy anymore, her face has been pulled WAY too tight.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

5. I think the truth is getting through to the voters

I think more are angry at the GOP because of the economy. I guess it wasn't registering before?

Taxpayers fundng the champagne elite doesn't go down well and especially if Mc13cars is linked to them.

[grantcart]

6. people are scared

also the Obama campaign is having an impact. He is going on the offensive in red states and not worrying about the blue ones.

McCain now has to play catch up and follow him around.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

9. Yes that's how it should be. On the offensive!

I think we can take North Carolina and a few more!

[onenote]

7. glad to see this. I was in NC over the weekend

I was attending a seminar in Beaufort NC and took a leisurely drive along the coast. I was disturbed to see a lot of McCain signs and not a single Obama sign. Good to hear that my experience wasn't representative of where things stand.

[SuperTrouper]

8. Libby Dole will join Bob in permanent retirement

[nomaco-10]

10. Great News and a Hagan victory over Libby would be delicious. n/t

[grantcart]

11. absolutely