January 30, 2009:
Four Purple States that could become Blue
PPP's newest report looks at four 2008 swing states that had huge disparities between how voters under 30 and those over 65 voted, and what implications that could have for the future.
January 13, 2009:
Black Turnout in North Carolina: Impacts it had and Impacts it didn't
PPP's newest report looks at how major races in North Carolina this year might have turned out with more standard black turnout, and what ramifications that could have moving forward.
December 31, 2008:
Why Moderates Win in North Carolina
PPP's newest report looks at how North Carolina voters identify themselves ideologically and by party. Topics covered include why it's hard for liberals to win even in Democratic primaries, how Republican voters could be their own worst enemies, and how that all adds up to moderate candidates having the most success in the state.
November 17, 2008:
The issues changed: how Obama won by the margin he won by
A new PPP study looks at how the top issues for voters in the close swing states of Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio changed over the course of 2008 and how that helped Barack Obama win in those places. The main factors were a large increase in voter concern over the economy, and also a decreased focus on immigration.
October 15, 2008:
Where have all the PUMA's gone?
A new PPP study finds that while there was a significant gap between party unity of Democrats and Republicans in the Presidential race over the summer, that has now pretty much dissipated.
October 10, 2008:
Obama's gains in the South
A new PPP study finds that most of Obama's surprisingly good standing right now in the traditionally red states of Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia can be explained by shifts in the white vote compared to the 2004 election rather than the conventional wisdom that that his success is being fueled by potential increased minority turnout.
August 31, 2008:
A Changing State
A new PPP report finds that those who have moved into North Carolina are much more likely to be supportive of Democratic candidates for key offices than voters who are natives of the state.
July 23, 2007:
Obesity in North Carolina
Obesity ranks among the top three public health concerns to North Carolina voters. Respondents were initially reluctant to support government invtervention in obesity related issues, but some specific policy proposals were very popular. This survey and report was a project of PPP Intern Carrie McMillan.
July 17, 2007:
NC split over Libby, distrustful of Bush
North Carolinians are split over President Bush's commutation of the sentence isssued against Lewis "Scooter" Libby, on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice in the the White House leak investigation. The poll also indicates that North Carolinians hold a dim view of the ethics of the Bush administration. This survey and report was a project of PPP Intern Mark Yacoub.
July 5, 2007:
July Primary Tracking Poll
The three top Democrats for President move into a tie in North Carolina; Fred Thompson leads Republicans; and both Governor's races have stagnated.
June 26, 2007:
Gas Prices and Driving Habits
This survey and report was a project of PPP Intern Carrie McMillan. The poll asks North Carolina adults about high gas prices and it's effect on driving habits.
June 25, 2007:
Immigration, Smoking, Gas Prices
This survey and report was a project of PPP Intern Mark Yacoub. It focuses on North Carolina attitudes towards aspects of the recent Immigration Reform Bill in Congress, smoking bans for public spaces and college campuses, and energy and gasoline reforms.
April 4, 2007:
April Primary Tracking Polls
Richard Moore closes in on Beverly Perdue in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, while John Edwards receives a bump in the presidential race. No big changes on the Republican side, while many conservatives are still looking for a presidential candidate.
February 14, 2007:
North Carolina supports universal health care
North Carolina voters favor a universal health care program over the country’s current health care system, and in a hypothetical 2008 Senate race Elizabeth Dole shows some weakness but still leads Congressman Bob Etheridge.
February 6, 2007:
Rudy Giuliani and John Edwards remain in the lead
According to this survey Rudy Giuliani and John Edwards remain in the lead for the North Carolina presidential primaries, but Hillary Clinton is right on Edwards’ heels. Full details are in the report as well as tracking info on the Gubernatorial
and Lt. Governor primaries.
January 24, 2007:
Troop "surge" and Dole v. Easley
This report analyzes the opinion of North Carolina likely voters on President Bush's plan to send additional troops to Iraq, and tests a theoretical senate race between Senator Elizabeth Dole and Governor Mike Easley. The survey also measure approval ratings for Dole, Easley and Senator Richard Burr.
January 10, 2007:
2008 Republican and Democratic Primary
PPP surveyed likely North Carolina Republican and Democratic primary voters. Our purpose was to establish a baseline for future tracking surveys we will conduct in anticipation of the 2008 Presidential and Gubernatorial elections.
December 26, 2006:
"Interactive Voice Response" by Nebula Li
This report on the previous literature regarding Interactive Voice Response surveys in relation to traditional live interviewer telephone surveys was prepared by Public Policy Polling intern Nebula Li.
October 26, 2006:
Survey finds Wake County voters in favor of school bonds
According to a Public Policy Polling survey released today, likely voters in Wake County favor the $970 million school bond referendum. Forty-nine percent of respondents say they expect to vote for the referendum on November 7, while 41% intend to vote against.
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