Sen. John McCain is holding strong leads in North Carolina over both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in a Rasmussen Poll conducted March 20, 2008.

50% John McCain
34% Hillary Clinton

51% John McCain
42% Barack Obama

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in North Carolina finds John McCain leading Hillary Clinton 50% to 34%. The Arizona Senator also leads Barack Obama 51% to 42%.

In both match-ups, McCain is essentially even with his opponent among women but has a large lead among men. He also enjoys more support from Republicans than either Clinton or Obama receive from Democrats.

McCain is viewed favorably by 62% of Tar Heel State voters. Obama earns positive reviews from 48%, Clinton from 38%.