McCrory continues to show solid lead

Press Release

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."

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