Nearly half of North Carolinians oppose school vouchers, while a majority favor stem cell research.
According to an Elon University Poll conducted last week, 49.1 percent either disagree or strongly disagree with the use of state vouhers to pay for private or religious school education, while 41.5 percent agree or strongly agree.
When asked their overall opinion on medical research involving stem cells from human embryos, 53.4 percent either support or strongly support it, while 30.8 percent oppose or strongly oppose it.
Overall 51.1 percent said they support or strongly support public funding for stem cell research.
The live survey of 477 adults was conducted from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.6 percentage points.
Unlike other polls, Elon surveys all North Carolina residents, not just voters or likely voters. (N&O)
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