McCain 43, Obama 40, Barr 6

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:21:33 -0400

Bob Barr could have an effect in North Carolina.

In a recent poll by Democratic firm Public Policy Polling, the Libertarian presidential candidate received six percent of the vote, drawing more from Republican nominee John McCain, who received 43 percent, than Democratic candidate Barack Obama, who received 40.

(In a match-up with Hillary Clinton, McCain received 39; Clinton, 34; and Barr, 6.)

Barr's strength was with independent voters, many of whom were strongly inclined for McCain in previous polls by the firm.

"It's a long way until the election but the early indication is that Bob Barr's presence on the ballot could be a good sign for whoever ends up as the Democratic nominee," said Dean Debnam, president of Public Policy Polling.

The automated survey of 543 likely voters was done on May 28-29. The margin for error is plus or minus 4.2 percentage points.

Previously: Will Libertarian Party swing N.C.?

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