Sen. Obama's unequivocal denunciation of Rev. Wright has apparently struck a chord with voters as he is now ahead by 16 in North Carolina and tied with Sen. Clinton in Indiana. Both polls were conducted by Zogby and carry margins of error just under +-4 points.
In North Carolina, Obama bests Clinton in every age group save voters over 70, whom he and Clinton split. He leads among men, 57% to 30, and also among women, 44% to 37. When asked if the statements of Jeremiah Wright made voters more or less likely to support Obama, only 15% of North Carolinians said they were less likely to support him, while 4% said Wright's statements made them more likely to support Obama.
While other polls show Clinton leading Obama in Indiana, Zogby has the two senators deadlocked at 42% with 16% undecided. Catholics in Pennsylvania went heavily for Clinton, but Indiana Catholics narrowly favor Obama 41% to 40. The Wright controversy has had a greater impact in Indiana with 21% of voters saying Wright's statements made them less likely to support Obama.
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