Two new polls in North Carolina indicate growing support for the freedom to marry, although one of the sources may not be completely impartial. The first survey comes from Elon University, and shows support at a statistical tie: 45 percent of North Carolina residents polled in favor of marriage equality, 43 percent opposed. Although other surveys have shown support at even higher levels, this is the first time that Elon has measured support for marriage equality above opposition. Historically, Elon’s numbers have shown some fluctuation: a survey in June ofRead More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Office: (919) 645-0771 Email: press@americaninsights.org NEW POLL: McCrory Positive, Leads Cooper McCrory Approval +3 at 43-40; Governor Leads Cooper by 2    (40-38); Obama 6 Points Under Water (Raleigh, NC – September 18, 2014) — American Insights (AI), a North Carolina-based polling and microtargeting firm, is releasing exclusive new data today on Governor McCrory, his 2016 reelection race and President Obama. Using its signature AI Triple Helix polling methodology, which includes landline, cell phone, and online panel responses, American Insights achieves highly representative and accurate data, precisely reflecting theRead More

McCrory Approval +3 at 43-40; Governor Leads Cooper by 2    (40-38); Obama 6 Points Under Water Our new American Insights poll shows that Governor McCrory is narrowly in positive approval territory with North Carolina registered voters at 43% approval to 40% disapproval. 16% strongly approve of the job McCrory is doing as Governor, while 27% strongly disapprove. Looking ahead to his likely 2016 matchup with Attorney General Roy Cooper, McCrory currently holds a slim, two-point lead at 40% to 38%. Intensity of support is roughly equivalent as 29% of voters wouldRead More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Office: (919) 645-0771 Email: press@americaninsights.org NEW POLL: NC Voters Divided on Marriage, Firmly Want Courts to Stay Out Likely Voters oppose same-sex marriage 48-44, Registered Voters tied at 46; 62% say voters, not courts, should decide marriage law; Oppose AG Roy Cooper’s decision to not defend Amendment One 46-41 (Raleigh, NC – September 17, 2014) — American Insights (AI), a North Carolina-based polling and microtargeting firm, is releasing exclusive new data today on gay marriage and NC leaders. Using its signature AI Triple Helix polling methodology, which includesRead More

A new poll shows North Carolinians remain strongly divided over whether marriage between same-sex couples should be recognized as just as valid as traditional marriage. But the American Insights poll, released Wednesday, found registered voters in the state think voters and not judges should decide that issue, and a majority oppose Attorney General Roy Cooper’s decision not to defend the constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, which voters approved in 2012. “While a strong majority of North Carolina voters supported traditional marriage over same-sex marriage by passing Amendment One in 2012,Read More

Likely Voters oppose same-sex marriage 48-44, Registered Voters tied at 46; 62% say voters, not courts, should decide marriage law; Oppose AG Roy Cooper’s decision to not defend Amendment One 46-41 Our new American Insights poll shows that North Carolina voters remain divided on the issue of same-sex marriage, with registered voters exactly tied on the question while likely voters oppose redefining marriage by 4 points, 48-44. At the same time, North Carolina registered voters overwhelmingly believe that they, not courts, should decide the issue, 62-26. Voters oppose (46-41) Attorney GeneralRead More

American Insights Director Pearce Godwin appeared on Time Warner Cable’s statewide political show Capital Tonight on September 15, 2014 to discuss AI’s new poll on the Senate race in North Carolina.Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Faraci Office: (919) 645-0771 Email: press@americaninsights.org NEW POLL: Hagan Ahead, Leading Tillis 43-34 39% of likely voters watched Hagan-Tillis debate, judged Hagan the winner by a 54% to 33% margin; 79% of likely voters have seen or heard political ads, but only 21% say ads influenced their opinion; 68% say that control of US Senate a factor in voting decision (Raleigh, NC – September 15, 2014) — American Insights (AI), a North Carolina-based polling and microtargeting firm, is releasing exclusive new data today on North Carolina’sRead More

Highly competitive purple states (Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina). These are the five competitive Senate races — all seats are currently held by Democrats — in states generally considered presidential swing states. It’s here where Democrats have gained ground. There have been numerous recent polls in North Carolina, including two released on Monday, showing Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan ahead. Her odds of holding her seat have improved to 68 percent from 46 percent when the model launched. Read more…Read More

U.S. Senator Kay Hagan is leading her Republican challenger among likely voters in North Carolina, two polls showed on Monday, the latest shift in a race that could help decide which party controls the chamber. Hagan was ahead 43 percent to 34 percent, a 9-point lead, in a survey conducted this month after the vulnerable Democrat’s first debate with state House Speaker Thom Tillis, according to Republican polling firm American Insights. Hagan netted more support from women, men and independent voters before the November election, while Tillis did better withRead More