Sep 03 Final Preparations for the Democratic National Convention By Tom LeGro Monday in Charlotte, N.C., saw the Labor Day Parade, CarolinaFest, heavy rain and final preparations for the Democratic National Convention, which begins Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 03 Protesters Take to the Streets in Charlotte for DNC By Tom LeGro Protestors provoked by a raft of issues marched through Charlotte, N.C., under the watchful eye of hundreds of police officers. The marchers chanted, sang and carried signs deploring the bailout of failing banks, immigration policies of the United States, bankers'… Continue reading
Sep 02 DNC Delegates, Demonstrators, Media Arrive in Charlotte By Tom Kennedy Democratic National Convention delegates, protestors, and media arrived in Charlotte, N.C. over the weekend and got right to work. More than 35,000 media, delegates, and special guests are expected to attend according to the Charlotte in 2012 host committee. Continue reading
Sep 02 Charlotte Facilities Await Democratic National Convention By Tom Kennedy As delegates and media arrive in Charlotte for the start of the Democratic National Convention, physical spaces sit awaiting final frantic hours of preparation. Teams of media and construction workers put finishing touches on logistical preparations to provide extensive coverage… Continue reading
Aug 31 Romney’s Speech Caps Republican National Convention By Tom LeGro The final day of the Republican National Convention featured many speakers who highlighted aspects of Mitt Romney as a husband, father, friend and businessman, not the politician. It also featured Romney delivering his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination for… Continue reading
Aug 30 Wednesday’s Republican Convention Speakers By Tom LeGro Wednesday night's speaker lineup at the Republican National Convention included former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuno, Arizona Sen. John McCain, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez… Continue reading
Aug 29 Ann Romney Takes the Floor By Tom LeGro The first night of the Republican National Convention included two highlights: a speech by Ann Romney about her husband Mitt and the keynote address by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Here are some of the sights from the floor of… Continue reading
Aug 28 Faces of the Delegates at the Republican National Convention By Tom LeGro Roughly 2,300 delegates are attending the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. While they will come together with one voice to nominate their candidate for president, many of them stand out from the crowd with a unique look. Here are… Continue reading
Aug 27 Protesters Converge at the RNC By Tom LeGro About 200 protestors gathered in a Tampa, Fla., park Monday and marched through the city's streets toward the site of the 2012 Republican National Convention. They were matched by a sizable police presence, and inclement weather triggered led to a… Continue reading
Aug 27 Ron Paul Rally in Tampa, Fla. By Tom LeGro On the eve of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., Texas Rep. Ron Paul spoke to a crowd of nearly 10,000 supporters Sunday at the Sun Dome on the campus of the University of South Florida. Continue reading