- The Charlotte in 2012 Convention Host Committee put out a request for proposal today for an audio-visual services company for the Sept. 1 welcome party for journalists covering the Democratic National Convention. (The Business Journal)
- Democratic National Convention organizers will use money from a special fund that takes corporate contributions to pay for a media welcome party. The Democratic Party has a self-imposed ban on corporate and lobbyist donations for the convention. (The Business Journal)
- In 1880, the Democratic National Convention to choose the candidate for president was held in Cincinnati's brand-new Music Hall. Unlike today, when the primaries drag on for months, the campaign lasted a few days, June 22-24. (Cincinnati.com)
- The decision of holding the Democratic National Convention in North Carolina by President Barack Obama seem to be a bold maneuver to regain a state he'd won in 2008. At present, it's more like an uncomfortable fit. (Bay Area Indymedia)
- President Barack Obama's decision in February 2011 to hold the Democratic National Convention in North Carolina looked like a bold move to reclaim a state he'd won in 2008. Today, it's more like an awkward fit. (Bloomberg)
- President Barack Obama's decision in February 2011 to hold the Democratic National Convention in North Carolina looked like a bold move to reclaim a state he'd won in 2008. Today, it's more like an awkward fit. (Huffington Post)
- The Democratic National Convention is returning $50,000 in gift cards donated by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., (WMT) which has been accused of bribing Mexican officials to speed expansion there. The cards were supposed to be used for office supplies. (Bloomberg)
- The presidents favorite Asheville barbecue restaurant, 12 Bones Smokehouse, will be responsible for supplying the 2012 Democratic National Convention with its official tomato-based barbecue sauce. (Mountain Xpress)
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Democratic national convention
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