GOP Gubernatorial Poll, and Voter Perceptions

The latest GOP gubernatorial poll from Public Policy Polling shows Pat McCrory beginning to establish a healthy lead (HT: Under the Dome).   

Dome reports that Fred Smith does best with voters primarily concerned about family values and health care; but McCrory outpaces him with voters most concerned about other issues such as education, taxes, the economy, and immigration.

If this poll is accurate, is the perception of polled prospective voters on the issues aligned with reality?  Does McCrory really have a substantive advantage over Smith on all these issues?