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Preliminary Exit Poll Results from CNN

Was Jeremiah Wright important to your vote?

Indiana: Not important: 49 %, Important 48%
North Carolina: Not important 50%, Important 48%

Those who go to church regularly in both states said they thought Wright was a more important issue.

Top issue for Indiana voters:

Economy-- 65%
Iraq-- 19%
Health care-- 13%

Among those who say economic trouble has affected them: Clinton 53, Obama 46
Not affected them: Obama 54, Clinton 46

To Clinton voters: Would you support Obama in November?

Indiana: Yes-- 48%, Vote for McCain-- 33%, No vote-- 17%
North Carolina: Yes-- 45%, Vote for McCain-- 38%, No vote-- 12%

To Obama voters: Would you support Clinton in November?

Indiana: Yes-- 59%, Vote for McCain-- 21%, No vote-- 17%
North Carolina: Yes-- 70%, No vote-- 14%, McCain 12%

Among voters saying the economy is the most important issue:

Indiana: Clinton 54, Obama 45
North Carolina: Obama 52, Clinton 44

Get more CNN exit poll results here.

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