North Carolina African American SurveyUSA Poll

About the Poll: This poll was conducted by telephone in the voice of a professional announcer. Respondent households were selected at random, using Random Digit Dialed (RDD) sample provided by Survey Sampling, of Fairfield CT. All respondents heard the questions asked identically. The pollster’s report includes the geography that was surveyed; the date(s) interviews were conducted, the number of respondents who answered each question and the theoretical margin of sampling error for each question. Where necessary, respondents were weighted using the most recent US Census estimates for age, gender, ethnic origin and region, to align the sample to the population. In theory, one can say with 95% certainty that the results would not vary by more than the stated margin of sampling error (+/- 4.9%), in one direction or the other, had the entire universe of respondents with home telephones been interviewed with complete accuracy. There are other possible sources of error in all surveys that may be more serious than sampling error. These include: the difficulty of interviewing respondents who do not have a home telephone; the refusal by some with home telephones to be interviewed; the order in which questions are asked; the wording of questions; the way and extent to which data are weighted; and the manner in which specialized populations, such as likely voters, are determined. It is difficult to quantify the errors that may result from these and other factors. Research methodology, questionnaire design and fieldwork for this survey were completed by SurveyUSA of Clifton, NJ. This statement conforms to the principles of disclosure of the National Council on Public Polls. The sample size was 400 registered African American voters in North Carolina.

1. In general, is the United States headed in the right direction? Or is it off on the wrong track?
   Right Direction	59%
   Wrong Track	33%
   Not Sure	8%

2. Is your opinion of Barack Obama… favorable? Unfavorable? Or, do you have no opinion of Barack Obama?
   Favorable	89%
   Unfavorable	5%
   No Opinion	5%

3. Is your opinion of Bev Perdue… favorable? Unfavorable? Or, do you have no opinion of Bev Perdue?
   Favorable	49%
   Unfavorable	25%
   No Opinion	26%

4. On economic issues, do you consider yourself a conservative? A moderate? Or a liberal?
   Conservative	36%
   Moderate	40%
   Liberal	19%

5. On social issues, do you consider yourself a conservative? A moderate? Or a liberal?
   Conservative	35%
   Moderate	37%
   Liberal	24%

6. On abortion, are you pro-life? Or pro-choice?
   Pro-life	34%
   Pro-choice	53%
   Not Sure	14%

7. If there were an election for president of the United States today, which describes you: I would vote FOR Barack Obama no matter who runs against him. I would vote AGAINST Barack Obama no matter who runs against him. I would need to see who is on the ballot before I know how I would vote
   Vote For	78%
   Vote Against	4%
   Need To See Ballot	18%
   Not Sure	0%

8. If an amendment to the North Carolina state Constitution were on the ballot that defined marriage as being between one man and one woman, would you vote for the amendment? Vote against the amendment? Or not vote on the amendment?
   For	62%
   Against	22%
   Not Vote	13%
   Not Sure	3%

9. Would you be more likely or less likely to vote for a General Assembly member who voted to authorize a referendum defining marriage as between one man and one woman? Or would it not make a difference either way?
   More Likely To Vote For	59%
   Less Likely To Vote For	21%
   Make No Difference	19%
   Not Sure	2%

10. Should Las Vegas style casino gambling be allowed? Or not allowed? In North Carolina?
    Allowed	60%
    Not Allowed	30%
    Not Sure	10%

11. In the 2010 election for The United States Senate from North Carolina, did you vote for Richard Burr, the Republican? Vote for Elaine Marshall, the Democrat? Did you vote for another candidate? Or did you not get a chance to vote in that election?
    Burr (R)	8%
    Marshall (D)	71%
    Another Candidate	9%
    Did Not Get a Chance To Vote	11%
    Can’t Remember	2%