Democrats battle for power in historically Republican North Carolina

Could traditionally red North Carolina be a swing state this election year? Democrats hope so.

Democratic campaign strategy is turning North Carolina into a battleground for the first time in more than 30 years. Instead of writing it off as a shoe-in Republican victory, Democratic Barack Obama's campaign is making a concerted effort to win the state - pouring more than $2 million into television ads there, according to Marc Farinella, state campaign director.