State Democrats ready for convention
Illinois labor leaders and activists prepare for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. Mike Carrigan of AFL-CIO recalls 2004 moments, while first-time attendees Kelly Harrison and Marshall Douglas hope Obama energizes students and women. Carrigan cites energized labor amid job and middle-class concerns.
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Chicago mayor cuts short DNC trip
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel returns early from the Democratic National Convention due to a busy week of school contract talks with Chicago Teachers Union. A crowd gathered outside City Hall for a show of support as Emanuel travels to host Obama campaign staffers and address the convention in Charlotte.
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Obama vs Romney in ads and convention race dynamics
Obama criticizes Romney as rough on the middle class and unveils a new ad amid a costly ad war. He tours hurricane damaged Louisiana and stages labor protests in North Carolina while Romney relaxes in New Hampshire. Campaign rhetoric hinges on taxes, Medicare, and the auto bailout amid battleground state ads.
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Randolph County clerk attends DNC convention for Obama in NC
Randolph County circuit clerk Brown travels to North Carolina for the Democratic National Convention, where Obama will press for re election against Mitt Romney. Brown, a longtime delegate, will manage convention logistics while urging focus on substance over negative campaigning by Super PACs. Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon joins the delegation after campaigning for Obama in Iowa.
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