RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - North Carolina Democrats painted a much different picture of North Carolina in their response to Gov. Pat McCrory'sState of the State address on Wednesday, February 4, 2015.

Democratic Leader Larry Hall of Durham delivered the 5-minute response.

He said the North Carolina economy has not recovered for the middle class and that the governor and Republicans are failing to sufficiently to help the middle class.

"Today, middle-class families in other states are finally a little more optimistic about their future, more secure in their mortgages and more confident in their ability to provide for their families. But the fact is too many families here in North Carolina are still living paycheck to paycheck. Too many moms and dads are staying up at night worrying about creating a better future for their children. For them, the recovery just isn't complete yet. Now is the time to focus on building an economy that works for everyone, not just the very wealthy and a chosen few," he said.

The full transcript of the Democratic response can be found at http://www.reflector.com/ap/staten/halls-speech-responding-nc-state-state-address-2786797