Poll Watch: Elon University/Charlotte Observer North Carolina 2012 Presidential Survey

Elon University/Charlotte Observer North Carolina 2012 Presidential Poll

• Mitt Romney 47%
• Barack Obama 43%

Survey of likely voters was conducted August 25-30, 2012. The margin of error is +/- 3 percentage points.

Inside the numbers:

One reason for Romney’s edge: By a margin of 52 percent to 39 percent, North Carolina voters say he would do a better job handling the economy.

While Romney enjoys a 12-point lead among male voters, the candidates are virtually tied among women.

Romney has made no inroads among African American voters. Only 1 percent of black voters support him, while 89 percent back Obama. Ten percent say they don’t know or refused to answer.

Romney has a 3-point edge when voters were asked which candidate most shared their values.

Fifty-one percent of Romney supporters described themselves as “very excited” compared to 47 percent of Obama voters.