This is an area where North Carolina does excel. I have known more colorful North Carolina political figures than I have colorless ones.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I need to be looking at what's important in North Carolina, and you better believe that's what I will do.
I'd never get elected if people in North Carolina realized how liberal I am.
I love North Carolina.
There are conservative people in all colours in America.
It still surprises me when I find something in any North Carolina newspaper that isn't mad at me about something.
I have campaigned all over the state of South Carolina. It is the friendliest state in the country. And truly here people judge you by the content of your character not the color of your skin.
In my work as an actress and an activist, I've spent many years working with low income communities and people of color who don't always have a voice in our political process.
North Carolina has been so great because nobody asks me about work.
The fabric of North Carolina and what makes our state so special is our families and our common desire for a brighter future for our children. No matter what your family looks like, we all want the same thing for our families - happiness, health, prosperity, a bright future for our children and grandchildren.
We must remember that North Carolina is more than a collection of regions and people. We are one state, one people, one family, bound by a common concern for each other.