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.

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.

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

She's influenced a lot of people and put her fingerprints on a lot of lives.

I think the kids from Liberty and Staunton River are going to surprise some people. I think our Seminole is going to have a strong showing at the state (tournament).