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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Rep. John Lewis: 'I Don't Want To Go Back'

The congressman from Georgia recalled his days as a "freedom fighter" and urged voters to stand up for President Barack Obama and to speak out against discrimination.

Democrats Nominate Obama

Democrats have nominated Barack Obama for a second term as president, setting up a showdown this fall with Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Clinton Argues For Obama Re-election

President Barack Obama inherited a wreck of an economy, "put a floor under the crash" and laid the foundation for millions of good new jobs, former President Bill Clinton declared Wednesday night in a Democratic National Convention.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

President Obama's Convention Speech Being Moved Indoors

Democratic officials are moving President Barack Obama's convention speech Thursday indoors because of the possibility of severe weather. Obama had planned to accept his party's nomination in a football stadium before a large crowd.

Patrick Slams Romney On Mass. Record

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick used his speech to the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night to slam Mitt Romney, who held the job before him, and to call on Democrats to stand up for President Barack Obama.

First Lady: Husband 'Man We Can Trust' / First Lady Makes President's Case

First lady Michelle Obama lovingly praised her husband Tuesday night in a prime-time Democratic Convention speech as a devoted husband, caring father at home and a 'man we can trust' to keep the country moving forward.

First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, making the case for re-electing her husband. She said President Obama knows what it's like to struggle and cares about doing the right thing.

Newark Mayor Fires Up DNC Crowd

Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker was an early speaker at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. He excited delegates with his speech, telling them that the reelection of President Barack Obama would expand on the promise of America.

Monday, September 3, 2012

Hundreds Turn Out For Pre-DNC March

Charlotte's police chief estimates that about 800 demonstrators turned out for a protest march in advance of the Democratic National Convention. The purpose was to decry corporate greed, but it drew people demonstrating for other causes, too.

Obama Sand Sculpture Battles Weather Outside DNC / Obama Merchandise On Sale at DNC In Charlotte / President Obama Visits Colorado Restaurant

A giant sand sculpture of President Obama is appearing near the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rainy weather made repairs necessary. The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina visitor's bureau commissioned the sculpture.

Delegates have begun arriving for the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC. At the Time Warner Cable Arena, delegates and others have begun buying Obama merchandise, including humorous Obama pins, T-shirts, and jewelry.

President Barack Obama has made an appearance in "The Buff" -- a restaurant near the University of Colorado in Boulder. The president is making a campaign speech at the school Sunday.