Obama supporter Selwyn Johnson at Tuesday's State of the Union watch party. (Photo by Michaela Duckett.)

On Tuesday night, about three-dozen people gathered at The Lucky Spot Barbershop in Charlotte Tuesday night to support President Obama and watch him deliver the annual State of the Union address.

It was one of the hundreds of watch parties that volunteers for the president’s grassroots organization, Organizing for America North Carolina (OFA-NC), say they held across the state. The group estimates that there were more than 2,500 such parties being held nationwide.

Afterwards, Qcitymetro.com caught up with some of the watch-party attendees to get their reactions to the president’s address. Of course, given the nature of this event, most of these comments are understandably pro-Obama. That said, here’s what they had to say:

“Basically, he just let everybody know what he’s been doing and the things that he’s planning on doing. I think that it’s good for us, as a community, to come together and listen to that as a whole because it lets us know the plans of the future. And it lets us know how many people that actually stand behind President Obama … I liked the things that he said about giving small businesses a chance. Being that I own my own small business, that really hit home for me. I really just appreciate him thinking about the little guy.” — Shawn “Lucky” Corbett, 32, owner of The Lucky Spot Barbershop

“One thing about Mr. Obama is that he is very consistent — as far as his plans, his focus and his issues go. I think that he’s just the most ‘swagged-out’ person as far as turning this country around. It can’t be done overnight. It can’t be done with one term.” — Selwyn Johnson, 47, barber

“Everything sounded really good. I am a federal government worker, and I think he addressed a lot of issues that our community is up against right now — taxes, funding for different projects, the infrastructure of our country. And I just think that everything sounds good, and he is taking us in the right direction. I totally agree with the taxes being more for the wealthy and less for the less fortunate.” — Donna Bias, 35 & holding, federal government worker

“I especially liked it because I am a social worker, and I’ve worked in an employment training program. And for the Obama administration to really want to give more money for training is an excellent idea. There are a lot of people out there that did not graduate from high school and need training. When they can go to school, receive the training and then become employed, that is the best thing ever ... I agreed with everything he said, especially when he was talking about energy and money for the veterans. All of those are necessary because we are in a struggling society, and people really need to focus on helping others, volunteering and doing what you can, forgetting about self and just reaching in your pocket and giving out more.” — Crystal Gaines, 50, social worker

“I liked the way that he challenged [the] country [to] stick together. I like how he compared it with the military in saying that when you stick together and have each other’s back then you can work toward a mission. He talked about our destiny and our future and looking out for future generations and that we are laying the foundation.” — Lena Pickens, 72, retired

“I thought that he was very dynamic. He has put on the table some of his issues and directions and has challenged the Republican Party; in fact he challenged Congress, to really do something. Whatever it is, he says: “Give me a bill.” He can’t write bills alone. He only signs them, so if they don’t do it, he can’t.” — Bill Pickens, 75, retired

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