Raleigh – More than eight in ten (84%) of North Carolina voters, including an overwhelming majority of Republicans, Independents, and Democrats, approve of how Governor Cooper has handled the response to Hurricane Florence, according to a new poll on climate change released in the wake of last month’s storm.

Democrats, Independents, and Republicans all agree Governor Cooper responded well to the storm, with Republicans giving Governor Cooper the highest marks at +82 points:

• Democrats: 85% approve vs. 8% disapprove
• Independents: 81% approve vs. 11% disapprove
• Republicans: 89% approve vs. 7% disapprove