CIVITAS POLL NORTH CAROLINA: VERBATIMS Please tell me why you would vote for Donald Trump? PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Alamance GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad I really don’t know, but I am scared of Hillary and what she would do as president. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Alamance GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Because he will bring more jobs. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Alamance GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I'd vote for Trump because I think it would be a big step in the right direction for the United States. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Alexander GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad He is more stable then the other one. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Alexander GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Seems like he has morals unlike the others. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Anson GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I don’t believe anything Clinton says. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Anson GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I think he won't lie about his job and the country. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Ashe GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think he'd do a better job than Hillary, and I just don’t like his opponent. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Ashe GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think he is a very intelligent man. I don’t like Clinton. She's a liar. I would never vote for her. I believe Trump is smarter then people give him credit for. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Beaufort GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Because I feel that he is going to get this country to run as a business instead of a charity. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Bertie GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I think he is more capable of handling the United States than Hillary. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Bladen GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad

Because we have to have someone who cares about America who isn't more worried about illegals and will help America be great again. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Brunswick GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad It's a personality thing, I don’t like Hillary. I don’t think either one is going to be good for our country, but I feel like the things Trump's going to mess up is going to be easier to fix. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Brunswick GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I think he is going to do a lot to make America better. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I don’t like Hillary. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad Most of his values agree with my values and I like how he is not a liar. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Well, I think he's not part of the establishment and that's very important. And I would never vote for Hillary because she's a liar and cheat. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad He is the most honest of both candidates. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Because I don’t trust Hillary. No. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Because the other party isn't fit to run, he doesn’t trust them. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad He is the lesser of two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Hillary is the devil, she is pure and simple evil. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I don’t like policies of Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Burke GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I wouldn't vote for a woman to run the country. Females run on emotion.

PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Burke GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Because he is telling the truth. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cabarrus GENDER: Women AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad A man who has run his own campaign, and he will get America in the right direction. He will get the country on the right path again. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cabarrus GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I do not want four more years of Obama's policies. I feel that Clinton is just going to continue those policies. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cabarrus GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I think he is a better candidate and he is more trustworthy and honest. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cabarrus GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I would vote for anybody over Hillary, I think he will get the job done. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cabarrus GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I feel we need more stability and Donald Trump is our man. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cabarrus GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad We need a businessman. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cabarrus GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad He's the alternative to Hillary. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Caldwell GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad The lesser of two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Caldwell GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Job creation. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Caldwell GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Saying a lot of things people are not willing to say, not afraid of money. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Carteret GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad He's a businessman. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Carteret GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech No opinion. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Caswell GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad

I think he will do a better job of the two running. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Caswell GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad Because he is going to control the borders. He will control ISIS and control the immigration problem. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Caswell GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech He's going to make America great again. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Catawba GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Anybody but Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Catawba GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad He doesn’t lie. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Catawba GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech The lesser of two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Catawba GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech It's more of a vote against the Democrats. I think he's a better alternative. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Catawba GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad He's a businessman. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cherokee GENDER: Men AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad Honesty, integrity, and he doesn't need to be in jail like Hillary. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Chowan GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I like him better. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Clay GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech The lesser of two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cleveland GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech One, he will do our economy good. And two, to protect our military. Yes, three, not a criminal like Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cleveland GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad He's going to change things, we're going to be able to keep our freedom. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cleveland GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Because he is shaking up the establishment. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cleveland GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech

I'd vote for Donald Trump because I agree with most of his views and he will hire people who know what they're doing. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Craven GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I would vote for him because I would never vote for Hillary Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cumberland GENDER: Women AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad He is not overtly political. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cumberland GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I have more faith in Trump, Clinton is not trustworthy. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cumberland GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad He is. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cumberland GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad No opinion. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Cumberland GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I would vote for Donald Trump because I just don’t like Hillary Clinton at all. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Currituck GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because Hillary Clinton is a crook and a liar. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Dare GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because he's the only one who can right the ship. Hillary will continue down the road of socialism. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Men AGE: Ref PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Ref NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: NS He is better than the Democrat. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Kind of a hard core, business-wise, and I think he would improve things in America. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I don’t like either candidate, but Trump is a Republican. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad

Well, I know he's gotten himself into hot water lately, but overall he will be a great president. We are taking chances with either one and I would rather take a chance with Donald Trump. I believe he is going to do what he says he will do and make America great again. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because of his stand on the border issue, wanting to keep us safe from more illegal immigrants getting into the country. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Men AGE: Ref PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: NS He is better than Hillary, who is a liar and cheat. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad He's more honest and I couldn't vote for Hillary Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech From what she understands, he makes his money and a lot of it. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: < HS Because he is out there in the working class, and he is more likely to save our country because he has run a business and knows the working class. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Davie GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech He is not crooked and he has a plan, not like Hillary Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Davie GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I would vote Trump because I want change. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Davie GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech He is going to be new. He doesn’t know what he is getting into, knows enough about the financial issues to help, and is able to make his own mind up and be fair. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Davie GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I feel like he is more for change and I definitely don’t trust Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Duplin GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I think he can make this world a better place and he is not a liar. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Duplin GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad We don’t have a whole lot to choose from. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Men AGE: Ref PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Make changes.

PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad He's going to help the economy financially. And he's going to give power back to the states. And he's going to make taxes better. And he's not a thief. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Why would I? I don’t really know. Because he is a Republican. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Make changes. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Our national security is at state. It needs to be more discrete with immigration, and what their purpose is here and if they're on a visa. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Edgecombe GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Because I don’t trust Hillary and she would not be a good leader. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad He is Republican. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad I believe if he does a bad job it will be better than Hillary. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I’m voting for Donald Trump because I am passionate about education. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Politically incorrect. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I would vote for him because at this point he can do more for the economy. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Clinton lied. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I would vote for Trump because he doesn’t depend on funding, he is trustworthy. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Franklin GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: Ref He seems to be very good on his issues.

PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Franklin GENDER: Men AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad He's the lesser of the two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Franklin GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad He lines up more for who and what I stand for. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Gaston GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Jobs. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Gaston GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad Hillary insulted me with raising taxes. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Gaston GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I don’t like Hillary Clinton. I am not crazy about him but I don’t like her. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Gaston GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Because the respondent doesn’t approve of Hillary Clinton's agenda. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Gaston GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Illegal immigration. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Gaston GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I'd vote for Trump because I like his views. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Graham GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I believe the Democratic Party is corrupt and bankrupt morally. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Granville GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I think the man is very intelligent and he's not a politician. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Because the Democrats have always let us down. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Do not want the same thing. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad I think he is a business person and he knows how to handle money. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad He will change the way the government operates.

PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech What we had in the past. We need someone strong in Washington. People don’t like him, but we need a strong man. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I do not trust Clinton. We need change in our country and Trump is the only one who can give that to us. He says what he is going to do and I am sure he will. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Halifax GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Good person. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Halifax GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because he is not a politician. He has a big mouth like me. He speaks his mind and doesn’t care what others say about him. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Harnett GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I think he is the lesser of two evils. I like what he says and I feel like he surrounds himself with all the professional people that know what they are doing. I just don’t trust Hillary. I think Donald Trump stronger on illegal immigrants. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Harnett GENDER: Men AGE: Ref PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because of what he stands for. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Haywood GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad He can take us in a better direction than the Democrats have in the last few years. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Henderson GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad I think he has the great kind of qualities to be a leader. I’m not sure if Hillary does. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Henderson GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad I would vote for Trump, we can't put that wicked woman in there. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Henderson GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad We need a change and to be more aggressive, Democrats are too passive. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Hoke GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I'd vote for Trump because I'd rather have him than Hillary Clinton. Although I’m reluctant to vote for him. Overall, I like his point of bringing America back to a strong economy. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Iredell GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad He is nuts. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Iredell GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad The government needs to be redone. Trump will redo it and put new people in government.

PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Iredell GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad He knows what he is doing. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Iredell GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: < HS He's a lot better than Hillary Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Iredell GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because I do not think Hillary can run the world. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Iredell GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad His polices for change. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Iredell GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech He is the lesser of two evils and would make the needed changes. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Jackson GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad We need change in our country and I agree with his policies. Clinton would do as much harm and damage to our country as did her husband. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Johnston GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: < HS Because I’m just tired of what Democrats do. My wife used to have health insurance and they sent so many bills. I paid them and then they cancelled her insurance. Obama has just cause a lot of mess. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Johnston GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I like his issues. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Johnston GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Ref NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Ref I think he is the best man for the job and the Democrats have made things worse. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Johnston GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad We need a change and the change that Barrack Obama brought has made our country weak, and if we vote Clinton in it will be more of the same. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Johnston GENDER: Men AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I would vote for Trump because he is not a politician. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Johnston GENDER: Men AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I am afraid of what Hillary will do. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Johnston GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad

I believe in what he is trying to do. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Jones GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech This country needs a businessman like him. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Lee GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I do not trust the lies the woman that is running for the Democrat party is saying. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Lee GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Mainly because Clinton is a crook. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Lenoir GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech The lesser of two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Lincoln GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad He'll do more for jobs. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Lincoln GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad He is the lesser of two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Martin GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad He's the conservative candidate. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad He is better than Hillary. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I like him. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad He is honest and is for the middle class people. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Because Trump's issues are better. The Democrats just don't get it. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I think he is the best choice. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I think he can fix our immigration problems.

PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because Hillary is a first class, bonafide liar and cheat, and because she's a woman. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad He is the better of two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad Because I always vote Republican. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I think he would be a better president then Clinton. I don’t want another Clinton in office. Two terms of any Clinton is enough for anyone. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I’m tired of politicians. I want a businessman. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech We need change. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Stopping the illegals from coming into the United States illegally. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad He is Republican. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech He will make changes in the economy and the government. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad He knows how to run a business, which is what our government is. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I'd vote for Donald Trump because he's the best candidate. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad He tells it the way it is. We need change in our government and he will do it. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad

He is a businessman and knows how to make decisions. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think he will get the economy going and get better jobs. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Mitchell GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad He is the only one who makes any sense. Sometimes he doesn’t make too much, but the man in Virginia he elected is a smart man. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Montgomery GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think Hillary is untruthful, and I do not think a woman should be a president. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Moore GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I think that our country is at the lowest point we've been at because of poor representation. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Nash GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech No comment. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Nash GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech He's going to change things. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: New Hanover GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Honest. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: New Hanover GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad I believe in him because he's sincere and he wants to return America back to the way it used to be, and I have a lot of confidence. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: New Hanover GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad We need a change, Trump is not a politician. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: New Hanover GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad He is the lesser of two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Onslow GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech He will bring America to their feet, and Hillary is in bad health. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Onslow GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad He's the best choice we've got. I'll rephrase that, he's the only qualified candidate we've got.

PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Onslow GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because Hillary is not going to get it, so help me. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Onslow GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad We need some changes. I think he will bring about changes because people fear him. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Onslow GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad He is going to get jobs. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Orange GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech The main reason is to beat Clinton. I can't take Hillary and Obama any more. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Orange GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I don’t like the direction the Democrats are taking. Not just Hillary Clinton, she is horrible too. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Pasquotank GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad One word change. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Pasquotank GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad New direction and better candidate. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Pender GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because we need a good change. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Pender GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Because he is less a risk then Hillary Clinton. I can't stand her. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Pender GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Clinton is untrustworthy. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Perquimans GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: < HS I like him. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Person GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I am not completely sold on him but willing to give him a chance. I believe it is a conspiracy and Clinton will win regardless. I doubt he wants it bad enough. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Pitt GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Security reasons against terrorism, thinks he's going to put a stop to it. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Pitt GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad

Some of the things he says are true and more down to earth than Hillary. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Polk GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Well, I think he is a good businessman and he would be good for the economy. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Polk GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad For change, and corruption needs to be done away with. I feel Donald can do that for America. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Polk GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad The next president is going to appoint judges and that is important because it is for life. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Randolph GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Well, I don’t want to vote for crooked Hillary. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Randolph GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I don’t know. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Randolph GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad Hillary Clinton's track record. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Randolph GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I don’t trust Hillary. I don’t trust any Clinton. My brother-in-law lived in Arkansas. He knows all about the Clintons. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Randolph GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Well, because I like the way he talks about immigration, the gun issue, and abortion. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Randolph GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad For a chance in general. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Randolph GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Well, I think he's been saying the right things, and making sure we understand how he feels. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Randolph GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Ref I would vote for him because he is a man and not a woman, and I don’t believe in women presidents. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Randolph GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad He will lower my taxes. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Richmond GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because I cannot stand Hillary Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Richmond GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Because I do not want Hillary Clinton on the president seat. She lied, and she lied, and she lied.

PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Richmond GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Ref NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Still Democrat. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Robeson GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I don’t believe anything that comes out of Hillary Clinton's mouth. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Robeson GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Ref NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Ref I don’t want a female president yet. She's wishy washy. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Rockingham GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Well, we need to get our country back to where it's supposed to be and take care of our own country. And I don’t like Muslims and illegals coming over here. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Rockingham GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: < HS I think he has a good idea to help the United States more than Hillary. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Rockingham GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Well, he seems to be something different. Donald Trump seems different. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Rockingham GENDER: Men AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Simply because I cannot vote for Hillary Clinton. I refuse to support abortions. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Rowan GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because he is a Republican. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Rowan GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Because I think he is a businessman and I think he could put this country back in shape. Also, he is not politician. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Rowan GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech He wants change and is more qualified, and is not a liar. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Rowan GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: < HS I just can't vote for Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Rowan GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad He is Republican. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Rowan GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I would vote for Donald Trump because I like his plan. He's not a liar. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Rutherford GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: < HS

He says he'll make foreign countries stop pushing us around. He also says he'll bring jobs over from overseas. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Sampson GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I would vote Donald Trump because he is in the right direction to put us on the right track. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Sampson GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I feel like he is the best person to lead the country. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Scotland GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad He will stand for evangelicals. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Stanly GENDER: Men AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech No opinion. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Stokes GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I want change in the government. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Stokes GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: < HS He is honest. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Stokes GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I don’t have anyone else to vote for in this election. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Surry GENDER: Women AGE: 18-24 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad No women should run the White House. I mean I just don't think it's their job. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Surry GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I think he is more honest and we need a change. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Surry GENDER: Men AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I agree with his immigration refugee position. His views on our economy. I could list things all day long. But I've got kids here in the house that I’m watching right now. Well, Hillary is evil. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Surry GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: < HS He will lead us back in the right direction. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Surry GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I cannot trust anything Clinton says. They have been corrupt since they were in the White House. They both have taken money from special programs and used them in the wrong way. She is a thief and not to be trusted, especially with the job of president. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Transylvania GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because I only vote Republican.

PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Union GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I like his ideas. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Union GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad He will get our country back on track. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Union GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because he is honest. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Union GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: < HS In my opinion I'd vote for Trump because of his policies, and he's the lesser of two evils. I don’t like all the lies Clinton has told in the election. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Union GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think he is the closest to Ronald Reagan. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Vance GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Immigration. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Vance GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad He is the man to be, he can't be worse then we've got. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Because of Hillary. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad Gets things done. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I think he has the country's best interest in mind and will get the jobs going again. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because we can make a change of the policy in order to change health care and get ride of ObamaCare. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I can't stand Hillary Clinton and we need new blood in politics. Hillary Clinton is a liar. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad He is more conservative on a lot of issues. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad

He is a true American and lived the American dream, and he is a good businessman. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech He has the capability that a president needs, his ability in running an organization. Keeping the budget and putting capable leaders in charge. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I truly believe he is more honest than Hillary, and he will get something done. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I'd vote for Donald Trump to change the way things are so Hillary doesn’t continue Obama's agenda. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I believe Hillary lies when her mouth is open and she will do anything the people say. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Not a career politician. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad The way he stands up to other countries, and he stands his ground and does not back down. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad I think he will make America great again. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I'd vote for Trump because he's not a criminal or liar, or uses the government for personal gain. I do believe he will bring the change we need in this country. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Washington GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I would vote for him because I think he is better than Hillary Clinton and I do not trust her. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Watauga GENDER: Men AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: Ref He is better. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Watauga GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad He is better than a lady. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wayne GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Well, he's a Republican and I think Hillary is a liar and a crook. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wayne GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Ref Because I’m opposed to Hillary Clinton, I think she's a liar.

PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wayne GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech He cannot be brought. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wilkes GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Ref I think he's the best candidate for the job. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wilkes GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad I don’t like Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Wilkes GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: < HS I think he would be the lesser of the two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Yadkin GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: < HS I’m against Hillary. PRES BALLOT: Def Trump COUNTY: Yadkin GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I need a change that has stronger foreign policy. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Avery GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: < HS Because of his answers on military, and it couldn't get much worse. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Brunswick GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad We need a new direction in our country and a new voice. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Burke GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I usually vote Republican. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Cabarrus GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Because he is the lesser of two evils. I think that Hillary would continue Barrack Obama's policies. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Cabarrus GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think he is a non-political choice for president. Hillary is not a good alternative. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Camden GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think that he is not afraid to be for the American people. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Carteret GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I just don’t trust Hillary Clinton. She is too big of a liar. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Carteret GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad

He's the lesser of two evils. Because Hillary has accepted so much special interest money. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Carteret GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I trust him, I don’t trust her. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Clay GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Republican, that's all. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Cleveland GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I think that Hillary is a criminal. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Cleveland GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad He is Republican. I do not like Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Columbus GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I don’t have a lot of confidence in Hillary Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Craven GENDER: Men AGE: Ref PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: NS No Hillary at all. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad He is an outsider. He is not a lifetime politician. I know he makes mistakes when talking. He speaks his mind and tells you the truth. He can't increase our deficit. The jobs left the country. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Gaston GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I wouldn't. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad He seems to know what he's talking about, the direction he wants this country to go in. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Haywood GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because he is not a career politician. He is targeting all issues, that's been a problem. He wants to protect things that need protection. He is more in line with our Forefathers. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Haywood GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Ref I would vote for Trump against Hillary Clinton because she is just going to do what Obama has already done. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Martin GENDER: Men AGE: 18-24 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I like the more Biblical foundation that's associated with Donald Trump. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think he will help the country.

PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Mr. Trump knows how to lead the country in business, both abroad and at home. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: New Hanover GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Only because he is a Republican. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Rowan GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I'd vote for Donald Trump because I don't like Hillary Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Rutherford GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad I approve of his thinking on issues. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Union GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I do not like Hillary. PRES BALLOT: Prob Trump COUNTY: Wilson GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I want our gun rights.

CIVITAS POLL NORTH CAROLINA: VERBATIMS

Please tell me why you would vote for Hillary Clinton? PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Alamance GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I’m not convinced that the Republican candidate, Trump, is the right choice for America. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Alamance GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because I think she is more knowledgeable and experienced in government. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Alleghany GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I don't think she's a liar. She's a very intelligent woman. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Bladen GENDER: Men AGE: 18-24 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I don’t like Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Brunswick GENDER: Women AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I feel like she has a lot of knowledge and experience. With foreign policy, being secretary of state, and having better leadership skills. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Brunswick GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I think she is the lesser of two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Brunswick GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Just because Trump is an absolute mess. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Brunswick GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I’m enthusiastic about having a woman in the White House. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Brunswick GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I do not trust the alternative Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Because she is a Democrat. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Because Donald Trump is such a stupid asshole, he is unfit to be president. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Because she is intelligent and competent, and she will do a good job running the country.

North Carolina Study - Please tell me why you would vote for Donald Trump?

PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech The lesser of two evils. He makes us look bad as a country. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad She's experienced, has the background and the education for the job, is forward thinking, and she understands that climate control is a huge issue in the world today. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because she has the best resume. She is more qualified. She is a woman, that is good. She is ready for this. She is ready. She has worked for Americans. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Very smart. Tries to do the right thing. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I would vote for her because we need to defeat Donald Trump, no matter what. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Cabarrus GENDER: Men AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I would not vote for Donald Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Cabarrus GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad She's knowledgeable and experienced. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Carteret GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I am voting for Hillary Clinton since she has some sense to make clear and intelligent decisions. Common sense and political experience to make the tough decisions as president. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Carteret GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Donald Trump is dumb. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Carteret GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad She has the ability to be present, she knows what the important issues are. She knows about foreign affairs. Trump comes off as having no importance. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Catawba GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Trump says one thing. He is wishy washy. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Catawba GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I will be voting for the things she believes in, and her knowledge about going to war. And I don’t want to vote for a crazy man. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Catawba GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She did a great job as secretary of state and has good experience to do the job.

PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Catawba GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech She's got her stuff together. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Catawba GENDER: Men AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I can't vote for Trump no matter what. He will ruin this country in every way. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Chatham GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I don’t trust Donald Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Chatham GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Because I do not like Donald Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Chatham GENDER: Women AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I think she has a lot of experience that can be very helpful. She's not my first choice, but she is a lot more acceptable than Donald Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Cleveland GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because she's the only real choice. She has more experience in politics and I think the other candidates know nothing about foreign affairs. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Columbus GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad She is the lesser of two evils. She knows foreign policy better and she gets along with people better. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Columbus GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I do not think Trump is qualified to be president. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Columbus GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Because Donald Trump is a nut. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Craven GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: Post-Grad Experience. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Craven GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I believe that Hillary has the best interest for all races and ethnicities. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Cumberland GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because she has a Democratic platform. For me, since I’m a minority, if you look at the two evils she's the better evil.

North Carolina Study - Please tell me why you would vote for Donald Trump?

PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Cumberland GENDER: Women AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad None. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Cumberland GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She is trying to get a good message out there, and Trump is not my cup of tea. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Cumberland GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech She's a much better candidate. I don’t agree with what Donald Trump has said or the way he's handling things. And he just wouldn't make a good president. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Cumberland GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I trust her, even if a lot of people don’t. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Cumberland GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Trump is not a viable candidate. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Dare GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech She is the perfect candidate for what we have right now. She's married to Bill Clinton, lots of experience. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Dare GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Donald Trump is a hater. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because she is more qualified, she knows the systems. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad She has real plans and does not say, I will tell you in the future. She has ideas about energy and talks about immigration. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because Donald Trump would be the end of the country. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Duplin GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad In 2002 my grandson was being abused by his mother and her boyfriend. I wrote letters to everyone trying to get help. The only person who listened to us was Mrs. Clinton. She was the New York senator at the time and she got custody of my grandson for my son. She is the best. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Men AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech She is the better one.

PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I would vote for Hillary Clinton because she's the best candidate. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Because I like her. She is more qualified to be president then Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech She will keep the county going forward. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I would not vote for Trump, he is not my party. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I think she's the best candidate. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I do not trust Donald Trump and do not like his attitude toward life and the way he treats others. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because I don’t want Donald Trump to be in charge. He doesn’t seem very wise and might press the bomb button. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I don’t want Trump because he's unqualified. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She wants people to work together. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Lesser of two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech She is fantastic. She tries to do what she can for the people. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Men AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I don’t believe in Donald Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Edgecombe GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Ref NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: < HS They are Democrat and I just hope they will do better. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Edgecombe GENDER: Men AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Her experience.

North Carolina Study - Please tell me why you would vote for Donald Trump?

PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech She's been there for awhile. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: < HS Democrat. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I feel like she would do the best job. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Women AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad She has a better chance of changing the country. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Men AGE: Ref PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad I think she can do a good job for the people. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She's the best choice and helps keep the country safe. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Most qualified. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Experience, she worked hard in the past for our country and she will continue. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Gaston GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I would vote for her because she is the lesser of two evils, and she knows more about the federal government. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Graham GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think she is smarter than Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Granville GENDER: Women AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I voted for her for senator in New York and approved of what she did, and I definitely don’t want to see Trump as president. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Granville GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: < HS Because we need a woman up there sometimes. A woman can do just as well as a man. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Greene GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad Trump is crazy. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I don’t want to vote for Donald Trump.

PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She's better for the United States. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She is the best person for the job. Her knowledge and wisdom, and she acts like it. Very trust worthy. Trump is a lunatic. Why can't the government stop him. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Because Donald Trump is not fit to be president and I don't like what he stands for. You don't mimic or mock the people. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because she has a grasp on reality and Donald Trump does not. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I feel she is the most qualified person on the ticket, and she has the right temperament to handle the job. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I would vote for her because she is a better president than Donald Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: < HS Because she is saying we can do better and make the country better. She is not saying she can run the country on her own. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: Post-Grad I think she has more experience and she's better qualified. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Because her opponent is not qualified and she is. That's the best way to word that. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I hope she would follow the policies Obama has put into play. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She held public office and knows the laws. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 18-24 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I feel Trump is a reality star. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad

North Carolina Study - Please tell me why you would vote for Donald Trump?

That's a great question. Primarily, women's right choose. Independent from foreign oil. I would say just a strong middle class. And also gay rights supporter. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I think she is the only sane candidate running, offering logical, sensible solutions to the problems we face. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: < HS Best person. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Guilford GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad She is by far the more experienced and qualified candidate. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Halifax GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: Post-Grad I’m insulted by Trump. The Republicans are in the wrong country. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Halifax GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad She'll do the right thing. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Harnett GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech The best person, she knows what she's doing and has experience. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Harnett GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad She is not an idiot like Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Harnett GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad She will do a good job and is on my party line. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Haywood GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I think she's levelheaded. She knows the job and is more qualified. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Haywood GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Because she is a woman and I trust her. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Henderson GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I feel she has experience, she works hard and I can go on and on. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Henderson GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Hillary will make a better candidate. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Henderson GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Best qualified, she's balanced. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Henderson GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad

She seems to know what she is doing, not like Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Hertford GENDER: Men AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: < HS I just think she's a better option than Donald Trump. He just doesn’t have any history to me and has not helped in political office before. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Iredell GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think she has more experience. Well, her forging has served as a first women in office. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Iredell GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: < HS She is a better person than Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Iredell GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She knows the politics of the USA. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Jackson GENDER: Women AGE: 18-24 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Because she's not Donald Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Jackson GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I want to see a woman as president. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Johnston GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She is capable of doing a better job. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Johnston GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad She's qualified, has good ideas, is respected worldwide, and she's married to Bill. She did a lot as first lady. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Lee GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because she is the best choice to who she is running against. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Lee GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I've been keeping up with Clinton through her husband's presidency and her time in the Senate and as secretary of state. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Lee GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because she is the best candidate, she has lots of experience, and she is smart. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Lenoir GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I want someone who already knows what they're doing and has the knowledge and experience to run the country. And she has common sense, which isn't that common anymore. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Lenoir GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I hate Trump.

North Carolina Study - Please tell me why you would vote for Donald Trump?

PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Lincoln GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because she has experience and maybe it is time for a woman president to get things straightened out. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Lincoln GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: NS She will give us more government money. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Lincoln GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Trump is unqualified. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Macon GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I think she is more experienced, she could lead the country with no hesitation. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Madison GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She's the least undesirable. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: McDowell GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad She has a steady hand and knows what she is doing. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: McDowell GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think she has more experience and would make a lot better president than Trump. He scares me. He doesn’t know how to control his mouth. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: McDowell GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech This person would vote for Hillary Clinton because of her husband Bill Clinton. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad She seems like she's better qualified. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I think she is fit to be president. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad She payed her dues. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I believe she can do a better job than Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I like what she stands for.

PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Need a change. I think she could change things for the better. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Her history. Hillary history and her knowledge. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: Ref I would vote for Hillary because I like more of what she stands for than Donald Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech She's experienced, and I think Donald Trump would be a disaster. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad She did some great stuff. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Experience, temperament and integrity. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech The right person. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I think she has been consistent throughout her life and I don’t trust Trump at all. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She is extremely intelligent and she has been in the government. Trump is scary. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Lesser of the two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad On balance, I think she's the better person. She has better policies and I don't trust Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad I respect her by the way she tells the truth. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I cannot picture Donald Trump conversing with a world leader.

North Carolina Study - Please tell me why you would vote for Donald Trump?

PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I like her idea of working together. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I like her platform. I like what she brings to the table. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad I can't imagine Trump, he would be a horrendous president. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I would vote for Hillary because she is the best candidate. She is not a liar, putting labels on people is not fair. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Moore GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad She'll make a good president. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Nash GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad She has the same point of views as I do. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Nash GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: < HS Well, I would vote for her because of her stances on illegal immigration and not to go to war. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Nash GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech She's familiar with issues and how things are run. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Nash GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech She's got more experience in the affairs of the world and of this country. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Nash GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: < HS I think she will do a better job than Donald Trump. He doesn’t know how to run a county. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: New Hanover GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think she will do a good job and be a good president. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: New Hanover GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think her husband did a great job and I think it might carry on with her. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: New Hanover GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad The lesser of two evils is why I am choosing her for president. Most of her agenda I agree with since Trump is more an entertainer than a viable candidate.

PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: New Hanover GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Because she has plans to domesticate foreign policies that our country needs. She is a health care advocate and foreign policy expert. She's the best for the job. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: New Hanover GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because I like her platform. She's the most confident candidate and she has the most experience. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: New Hanover GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad She is everything that Trump is not, reliable, prepared, and has integrity. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Northampton GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: < HS I think she is a very smart lady. I hate Mr. Trump because he said something about a little boy. I can't remember what was said, but that's why. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Onslow GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I would vote for Hillary. I think she is honest. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Orange GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She's the best candidate. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Orange GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I think she is a competent person and she will be able to handle the issues. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Orange GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad She has a better personality. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Orange GENDER: Men AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Her experience. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Orange GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad She speaks the way the economy is. This nation needs improvements towards its economy. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Orange GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad I do not think that Trump can be trusted, and he would get our country in more trouble than we are now. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Orange GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because I think she is the better candidate. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Orange GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She is better than Trump is. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Pasquotank GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad

North Carolina Study - Please tell me why you would vote for Donald Trump?

For one, I think Donald Trump is a ticking time bomb. Hillary will put the country first. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Person GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I think Trump is a wild dog. He says one thing and then buys advisers and changes his mind and contradicts himself. I am afraid of him and he is a good friend of Putin. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Pitt GENDER: Women AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Because I believe that she would do as much for the people as Bill Clinton did. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Pitt GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad The lesser of two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Pitt GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I would vote for her because I think she is the most qualified. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Pitt GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad The main reason is she is Democrat and she acts more qualified than Trump to be president. Also she seems more interested in helping people in the country than Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Pitt GENDER: Men AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Making the companies have a fair share of taxes. If Hillary Clinton became president I think she will control this issue better. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Robeson GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Post-Grad Think she is best fitting knowledge wise for the role. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Rockingham GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Because she knows what she's doing. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Rowan GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Her policies. Women's rights. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Rowan GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Because I like her better than Donald Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Rutherford GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She has the experience. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Rutherford GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because she is the most effective candidate that we have. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Rutherford GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Better than Trump. She will clean up our country.

PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Scotland GENDER: Women AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I’m a Democrat and I don’t really agree with Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Scotland GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad It is time for a lady to be president and I think she will be a good one. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Stanly GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Because I think she's got more sense about running this country. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Stanly GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad She has the experience and her husband the back rub. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Transylvania GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I think she'd get the job done. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Transylvania GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She is the best choice, and Trump is scary. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Union GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad She's the best leader for the country. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad She is not Trump. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad She's more responsible. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I think it takes a lot of experience and I think she's got enough experience to handle the problems that will be on her desk. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Donald Trump is an asshole. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I believe that she would keep my opinion in mind. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: < HS Woman. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: Post-Grad She is the most qualified and experienced. She is also more for the middle class. I feel she can relate to me.

North Carolina Study - Please tell me why you would vote for Donald Trump?

PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: < HS I thinks she is more qualified for the job because of the experience from her husband. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Hillary Clinton's values and aspirations as a leader best match my own among the candidates. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because she is sane. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I think she knows what she is talking about and she has more experience. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I think that Clinton is the best of the lot. The Republican is not. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Most qualified. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad She is more suited for the job. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Warren GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: < HS She has more experience. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Warren GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I feel she is more for helping the poor people and she is more prepared. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Watauga GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because she is an advocate for women's issues. She is well informed and smart. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Watauga GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: HS Grad I don’t think Trump could run the country. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Watauga GENDER: Men AGE: 18-24 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I believe she's actually the most experienced candidate. I believe she has both the experience and the knowledge on how to get things done in Washington. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wayne GENDER: Men AGE: 25-34 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech My views are more in line with hers. Whereas with Trump it's the other way around. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wayne GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I feel her agenda and plan is better. Education.

PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wayne GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad No opinion. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wilkes GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Lesser of two evils. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wilson GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because she represents what the country needs today. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wilson GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad I’m not sure. I would definitely not vote for Donald Trump because of the way he talks to and treats people, and his overall demeanor. He seems like a cold person and has a bad attitude about things. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Wilson GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because she is not Donald Trump. I think she is a better candidate. PRES BALLOT: Def Clinton COUNTY: Yadkin GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I would vote for Hillary because she is more qualified. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Buncombe GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I do not care for Trump. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Cabarrus GENDER: Women AGE: 45-54 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: Post-Grad Because I cannot fathom Donald Trump running our country. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Caldwell GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad She seems to be more levelheaded and maybe she will be better on foreign policies. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Catawba GENDER: Women AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I don’t like Trump. Scary. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Chatham GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: DK/Ref NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech She has more experience than Trump. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Cumberland GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Very Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I will not vote for Trump. Even though Hillary is a liar, I would rather have another Clinton then Trump. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Davidson GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad Because I don’t like Donald Trump.

North Carolina Study - Please tell me why you would vote for Donald Trump?

PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Durham GENDER: Men AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad She has the most experience. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Edgecombe GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: Ref She is open minded and is more experienced than Trump. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Forsyth GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: GOP IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad More about not wanting Trump than her. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Gaston GENDER: Men AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad Because I did an online test of values and mine matched up with hers. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Henderson GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech Because I don’t want Trump. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Mecklenburg GENDER: Men AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I think she will do us good. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Robeson GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: HS Grad She has been around the president for eight years, and the president now, she should have learned something. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Sampson GENDER: Men AGE: 35-44 PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I guess she seems more intellectual and more capable of doing the job. She can handle the pressure of being president. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Women AGE: Ref PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Cons NC MOOD: Wrong Track EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I loved her husband and met her also. It would be nice to have a women as president and she is the most qualified to be president. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Wake GENDER: Women AGE: 55-64 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Very Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: 4 Yr. Coll Grad I would vote for Hillary because under no circumstances would I ever vote for Donald Trump. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Watauga GENDER: Men AGE: 18-24 PARTY REG: Indep/Other IDEOLOGY: Moderate NC MOOD: DK/Unsure EDUCATION: 2 Yr. Coll/Tech I refuse to vote for Trump. You can't have a guy like that running the country. He wouldn't make America great again. PRES BALLOT: Prob Clinton COUNTY: Wayne GENDER: Men AGE: 65+ PARTY REG: Dem IDEOLOGY: Smwt Lib NC MOOD: Right Direction EDUCATION: HS Grad Trump is radical.