This is a good first step for us. We have a challenge in front of us, but we're working as hard as we can every day.

This is the year. We continue to see the trend that he has in his votes. He doesn't reflect our family values, the people in our district or the direction our country should be going.

We need to clean up Congress. The people of Western North Carolina want to know that lobbyists and their special-interest money are no longer running the show in Washington.

I grew up a Democrat. I've supported members in both parties. I've always voted for a person, not a party.

She is excited to run the higher hurdles. It's a new challenge for her.

Without a doubt. Playing in those big arenas and those big environments, I think it prepared us.