Presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke in Raleigh Tuesday, laying out his domestic agenda in a state where he trails in the polls by six points.

Senator Obama set the tone for his economic speech right from the start. He was introduced by Gloria Craven, an Eden, NC who lost her job when Pillowtex closed in 2003. She was unable to find work when the plant closed and went to community college using trade adjustment assistance.

Craven now supports Obama because she feels economy is headed in wrong direction.

Obama took the stage at 6:53 p.m. and declared “good things happen to me in North Carolina!"

Hundreds of people filled the Exposition Center. The campaign gave away 2,000 tickets Monday, which disappeared within two hours.

The last time Obama was in town was back in June, soon after his victory in the May primary.

"It's good to be back in North Carolina,” he said, “I love North Carolina."

Obama spoke for 25 minutes, laying out his domestic agenda, which includes ending the war spending in Iraq, saving more later by investing in renewable energy now and lowering premiums with health care plans.

Obama took a total of seven questions during his town hall forum afterward.

Among the questions -- what he's looking for in his vice presidential pick.

Senator Obama says he wants a VP who is in "politics for the right reason," an independent thinker and somebody who shares his passion of change.

Obama moves on to Virginia Wednesday where Gov. Tim Kaine is said to be on a short list of potential veep picks. Obama is believed to have narrowed his list to Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, Delaware Senator Joe Biden, Indiana Senator Evan Bayh and Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebilius.

Some Democrats say Obama may even surprise everyone by choosing Hillary Clinton.

But whoever he chooses, the duo will soon join forces to try and win the general election against John McCain.

Obama accused John McCain of not being willing to pursue terrorists in Afghanistan. The McCain campaign responded by saying Obama isn't in the position to lead the country during a time of war.

"Despite his new hysterical line of attack, even Democratic Senator Joe Biden has said that Barack Obama is a ‘johnny-come-lately' to the issue of combating terrorists in Afghanistan," said McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds in a statement. "Whether it's arriving late to the fight in Afghanistan or supporting higher taxes during a struggling economy, Barack Obama has shown that he doesn't have the judgment to lead - he's just not ready."

The presidential candidate has kept his thoughts on a running mate close to his vest, but officials say he will campaign with his new VP choice this weekend.