◼ Poll: Romney Leads Obama By 5 In North Carolina
...The poll was conducted June 29-July 1 by SurveyUSA on behalf of Civitas Institute, a conservative organization based in North Carolina. Romney earns the support of 50 percent of Tar Heel State voters, compared with 45 percent who prefer Obama. The presumptive Republican nominee enjoys massive support from North Carolina independents, topping Obama among the key voting bloc, 54 percent to 36 percent.