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Obama faces obstacles in holding North Carolina
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:19PM September 06, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keeping North Carolina in the Democratic column this year may prove hard for President Barack Obama.
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Romney defends Afghanistan omission
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:17PM September 06, 2012 CommentCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Thursday defended his decision not to discuss the Afghanistan war in his convention speech. He said he didn't plan to watch President Barack Obama's convention address but offered some advice, saying Obama should discuss promises he has already made instead of offering new ones.
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US jobs outlook improves as campaign heats up
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:39PM September 06, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — The jobs outlook in the U.S. brightened a bit Thursday just before President Barack Obama was to make his case for re-election to the American people.
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New Romney ad uses Clinton's words against Obama
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:33PM September 06, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A new television ad from Mitt Romney's campaign is using Bill Clinton's words against President Barack Obama.
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Storm soaks Charlotte hours before Obama's speech
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:49PM September 06, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A thunderstorm popped up over the site of the Democratic National Convention about seven hours before President Barack Obama gives his acceptance speech.
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Schumer: Jerusalem platform omission a 'mistake'
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:48PM September 06, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — One of President Barack Obama's top allies said Thursday that Democrats made a mistake when they omitted from the party platform a reference to Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
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Bill Clinton's speech renews talk of Hillary 2016
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:10PM September 06, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton's speech to the Democratic convention served as a high-energy validation of President Barack Obama's policies — and may also have started setting the stage for another White House bid by his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Obama rally to add to Iowa rivalry weekend chaos
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:55PM September 06, 2012 CommentIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The hotels were completely booked, people from all over the state would be pouring into town and University of Iowa students and the city's police were preparing for one of the biggest weekends of the year.
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Cuomo: White House race a 'gut check' for nation
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:48PM September 06, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday called the race for the White House a "gut check election" and offered a stinging indictment of Republican policies on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention.
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THE RACE: With Obama speech, home stretch begins
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:23PM September 06, 2012 CommentThe hour and the stage belong to President Barack Obama.
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Schumer: Senate should vote soon on Ryan budget
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:21PM September 06, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sen. Chuck Schumer says he wants the Senate to vote soon on the Ryan budget to put Republicans, including presidential running mates Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, on the defensive.
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Gabby Giffords to give pledge at Dem convention
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:32PM September 06, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will deliver the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democratic National Convention.
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Putin: Russia can work with Romney if elected
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:05AM September 06, 2012 CommentMOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin says Russia can work with Mitt Romney if he's elected U.S. president, even though Romney has called Russia the United States' "No. 1 geopolitical foe."
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What to watch at the convention Thursday
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:54AM September 06, 2012 CommentSome things to watch for at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday:
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Obama advisers don't expect big bounce in polls
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:47AM September 06, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama will lay out his vision for a second term, even as advisers say they don't anticipate a big bounce in the polls following the Democratic National Convention.
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Obama sister, brother-in-law: They haven't changed
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:59AM September 06, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michelle Obama's brother says the first lady was reluctant to enter politics, but she is thriving as 'mom-in-chief.'
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ESSAY: Deconstructing Barack Obama the orator
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:03AM September 06, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Barack Obama goes before his convention with a reputation as a great orator.
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Obama uses rallies, speech to woo votes, helpers
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:18AM September 06, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama's campaign rallies in battleground states aren't just about winning hearts and minds. They're also about something more practical — courting voters and volunteers.
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Obama, Clinton seal alliance with bow, bear hug
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:08AM September 06, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Barack Obama and Bill Clinton sealed their political alliance with a bow and a bear hug.
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Obama, party try to put platform flap behind them
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:50AM September 06, 2012 CommentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A stirring speech by former President Bill Clinton and a surprise appearance by President Barack Obama unified the Democratic Party just hours after it had been forced to abandon plans for an outdoor pageant and been riven by rushed changes to the party platform.
