“While I highly respect the declared candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, I feel inclined to respect the calls that I’m getting.”

North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Mike Morgan, regarding a potential 2024 run for governor. Morgan, who is a Democrat, announced he won’t seek re-election to the court next year and has said that many within the party are asking him to consider a gubernatorial candidacy. (Associated Press — June 29, 2023)