Sister station NY1 put together a montage of moments from the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Updated 09/07/2012 03:50 PM
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We caught up with some of New York's delegation following President Obama's speech to ask them whether they think it will help him win in November. Our Josh Robin has their reaction.
09/07/2012 02:42 PM
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In his speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, President Barack Obama contrasted his vision for America with the vision of his opponent, Mitt Romney. Bobby Cuza filed the following report.
09/07/2012 08:08 AM
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Vice President Joe Biden mounted a vigorous attack against Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, setting up a direct comparison between President Obama and his Republican rival.
Updated 09/07/2012 12:15 AM
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The DNC lasted three days, offering plenty of opportunity for some political up and comers to take the national spotlight. But some of these speeches flew under the radar. Our Courtney Gross takes a look at some of the addresses that didn't get attention.
09/06/2012 11:47 PM
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President Barack Obama officially accepted his party's nomination Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. He said while a lot of progress was made in the last four years, challenges remain, and that's why he's running for a second term.
Updated 09/06/2012 11:44 PM
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The race to Oval Office has officially begun. President Barack Obama accepted the Democratic Party's nomination to run for re-election Thursday night.
09/06/2012 11:10 PM
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Vice President Joe Biden accepted his party's nomination Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention. He said while the administration still has work to do, this generation, under the leadership of President Obama is "as worthy as any generation that has gone before us."
Updated 09/06/2012 11:09 PM
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Whether Democrat or Republican, the delegates at this year's national conventions are leaving energized for the upcoming election season, as the campaigns go into overdrive approaching Election Day.
Updated 09/06/2012 09:54 PM
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Controversial issues were far from protected at the convention. One of the big ones is hydrofracking and questions about it followed Governor Andrew Cuomo all the way to Charlotte. Nick Reisman has more.
09/06/2012 09:26 PM
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Hundreds of street vendors braved the storms to try and cash in on the Democratic National Convention foot traffic. People came to uptown Charlotte during DNC week from all across the country, but many vendors said the bad weather has hurt business. Afternoon showers just wouldn't let up for Charlotte during the Democratic National Convention.
Updated 09/06/2012 09:04 PM
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Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was injured in a mass shooting in 2011, delivered the Pledge of Allegiance on Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention alongside DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Updated 09/06/2012 08:36 PM
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Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy, said Thursday at the Democratic National Convention that President Obama is committed to the values her father and uncles fought for and that he's the only hope for women's rights.
09/06/2012 08:34 PM
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Police arrested six protesters Thursday afternoon and charged them with impeding traffic outside the Duke Energy Center in uptown Charlotte. According to organizers, the protest was in response to what they call a "too cozy relationship" between Duke Energy and the Democratic Party.
Updated 09/06/2012 08:19 PM
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Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton, a candidate for governor of North Carolina, spoke Thursday at the Democratic National Convention. He said voters have a choice between two directions -- forward and back -- when they hit the polls in November.
Updated 09/06/2012 08:17 PM
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North Carolina Rep. Mel Watt welcomed his fellow Democrats to Charlotte in a speech Thursday night. He said the values he grew up with when Charlotte was just a small town are carried forward by President Obama.
Updated 09/06/2012 08:16 PM
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Many New York politicians are in Charlotte for the convention, including Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Instead of trying to court the New York delegates, she spent her time speaking to the Iowa delegation. But all week, that delegation has been courted by potential candidates for 2016 and she insists she’s not one of them. Our Bobby Cuza has more.
09/06/2012 08:08 PM
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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee, addressed the crowd Thursday night at Time Warner Cable Arena. He praised the convention as one with tremendous diversity and also one that recognizes equal justice under the law.
09/06/2012 07:50 PM
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A change in venue means thousands of North Carolinians won't get to see the president accept his party's nomination in person. Instead of making the trip to Charlotte, many ticket holders plan to attend watch parties close to home.
09/06/2012 06:28 PM
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An omission over an Israel-related plank in the Democrat's Party platform continues to see fall out. After catching a lot of flack over leaving the issue out, democrats have now added it back in. But a voice vote at the convention shows a still divided party. Our Nick Reisman has more.
09/06/2012 05:36 PM
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