2012 Democratic National Convention
News, photos and video from the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte the week of Sept. 3, 2012
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Republican divisions may hinder party's momentum
A string of unrelated events is highlighting divisions among Republicans just when they'd like to show a united front and take full advantage of President Barack Obama's latest political problems.
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- Senate Democrats offer slew of Ohio budget changes
- NJ Democrats want to halt college building funds
- Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor
- Will Senate bid lure Rogers from his House seat?
- Senate panel approves immigration bill
- Dem tax plan pulled; Senate debate degenerates
- Ohio rep steps down as House Democratic leader
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Economy Adds 96K Jobs, Rate Falls to 8.1 Pct.
U.S. employers added 96,000 jobs last month, a weak figure that could slow any momentum President Barack Obama hoped to gain from his speech to the Democratic National Convention.
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President Obama delivers commencement speech
President Barack Obama traveled to Atlanta to speak at the Morehouse College spring commencement, May 19, 2013.
Politics, press and stars mix at dinner
The president and headliner Conan O'Brien traded barbs about each other and many of those attending the annual star-studded White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
DNC news from WSOC-TV Charlotte
- DNC committee fell short of fundraising goal
- Businesses have mixed reactions to DNC crowds
- Mayor sees more big events in Charlotte’s future after DNC
- President Obama leaves Charlotte, officially ending DNC
- Obama: Recovery path hard, challenge 'can be met'
- Protesters leave city parks after camping out during DNC
Around the Web
- Election 2012 Participation Data: Key Opportunities Loom for 2014, 2016 - Care2.com
- The disappearing white vote (and 3 other observations from the 2012 election ... - Washington Post (blog)
- The Los Angeles Times' endorsements for the May 21 city election. - Los Angeles Times
- Black Voter Turnout Rate Passes Whites In 2012 Election - Huffington Post
- Rand Paul Wows New Hampshire Republicans - Examiner.com
- Census Bureau Surprises in 2012 Presidential Election Final Report - The New American
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