Clinton answers Tammie's question

Hillary Clinton has answered the first question at NCAskMe.com.

As part of a North Carolina ad campaign, the Democratic presidential candidate asked residents to pose their questions for her to answer on TV.

The first question selected was by Tammie Bright, 40, of Cherryville. A mother of three, she makes truck parts for a living, according to the Clinton campaign.

She asked, "What are your plans on reducing the rising cost of gas?"

In her 60-second response, Clinton says that she would promote alternative energy, invest in research and encourage the manufacture of hybrid vehicles.

The Clinton campaign said it received nearly 10,000 questions through the Web site, and staffers and volunteers are calling back each person.

Incidentally, the only Tammie Bright registered to vote in Cherryville is a Republican.