July 2, 2010
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Civitas Poll: Voters Split on Party They Trust To Handle Issues in North Carolina
Unaffiliated Voters Say Neither Party

Raleigh, N.C. – Voters in North Carolina are split on which party they trust - the Democratic or Republican - to handle several pressing issues the state is facing, such as creating jobs and growing the economy, and improving public education, according to a new poll released today by the Civitas Institute.

According to the live caller poll of 600 likely voters, Republicans were favored to handle the issues of holding down taxes and controlling illegal immigration while voters preferred Democrats to improve education. On the issues of improving the economy and fighting government corruption, voters were evenly split.

“Voters are returning to normal in terms of party ownership of issues, as Republicans reestablish themselves on fiscal issues,â€