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President Barack Obama waves to supporters as he arrives at the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.
Photo: Chuck Burton / AP
President Barack Obama waves to supporters as he arrives at the...


New Mexico delegates cheer as President Barack Obama is nominated for the Office of the President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: Jae C. Hong / AP
New Mexico delegates cheer as President Barack Obama is nominated...


President Barack Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
President Barack Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention...

President Barack Obama speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: Lynne Sladky / AP
President Barack Obama speaks to delegates at the Democratic...


President Barack Obama waves to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Photo: Charlie Neibergall, ASSOCIATED PRESS / AP2012
President Barack Obama waves to delegates at the Democratic...

Vice President Joe Biden hugs his wife Michelle before addressing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Vice President Joe Biden hugs his wife Michelle before addressing...

President Barack Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) Photo: Charles Dharapak, ASSOCIATED PRESS / AP2012
President Barack Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention...

Vice President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Vice President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National...

Vice President Joe Biden waves to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: Lynne Sladky / AP
Vice President Joe Biden waves to delegates at the Democratic...

Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts waves as he walks to the podium to address the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts waves as he walks to the podium to...

Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm addresses the Democratic...

Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: Charles Dharapak / AP
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm addresses the Democratic...

Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, right, walks with Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, from Florida, to recite the Pledge of Allegiance the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: Lynne Sladky / AP
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, right, walks with Democratic...

A spectator takes photos of Occupy demonstrators marching in protest, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C., during the last day of the Democratic National Convention. Photo: Gerry Broome / AP
A spectator takes photos of Occupy demonstrators marching in...

Actors Jennifer Westfeldt and Jon Hamm are seen on the floor at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: Charles Dharapak / AP
Actors Jennifer Westfeldt and Jon Hamm are seen on the floor at the...

Actress Scarlett Johansson addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: David Goldman / AP
Actress Scarlett Johansson addresses the Democratic National...

Actress Scarlett Johansson waves after speaking to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: Lynne Sladky / AP
Actress Scarlett Johansson waves after speaking to delegates at the...

Actress Kerry Washington speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: Lynne Sladky / AP
Actress Kerry Washington speaks to delegates at the Democratic...

Singer Marc Anthony sings the National Anthem during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Singer Marc Anthony sings the National Anthem during the Democratic...

Actress Eva Longoria is interviewed on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: Charles Dharapak, Associated Press / SF
Actress Eva Longoria is interviewed on the floor of the Democratic...

A lone protestor carries a sign through downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, near the Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). US President Barack Obama is expected to accept the nomination from the DNC to run for a second term as president. AFP PHOTO Robyn BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages (AFP/Getty Images) / HC
A lone protestor carries a sign through downtown Charlotte, North...

Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters perform during a sound check at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: David Goldman, Associated Press / SF
Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters perform during a sound check at the...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 06: Attendees sing and dance as musician James Taylor performs on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Getty Images) / HC
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 06: Attendees sing and dance as musician...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 06: Musician James Taylor performs on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Getty Images) / HC
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 06: Musician James Taylor performs on...

Delegates run for shelter in a downpour as they arrive at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: Jae C. Hong / AP
Delegates run for shelter in a downpour as they arrive at the...

Vice President Joe Biden, left, walks out with a stage manager for a microphone check in preparation for his speech at the Democratic National Convention early Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. Photo: David Goldman / AP
Vice President Joe Biden, left, walks out with a stage manager for...

North Carolina delegates Denise Adams, left, and Charles Evans dance on the floor as musician James Taylor sings, "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You," during a sound check at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: David Goldman / AP
North Carolina delegates Denise Adams, left, and Charles Evans...

Singer songwriter James Taylor waves his hat towards fans after a sound check at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite, Associated Press / SF
Singer songwriter James Taylor waves his hat towards fans after a...

First lady Michelle Obama speaks to the Democrats Women's Caucus during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Photo: Chuck Burton, Associated Press / SF
First lady Michelle Obama speaks to the Democrats Women's Caucus...

Former President Bill Clinton bows as President Barack Obama walks on stage after Clinton's address to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Former President Bill Clinton bows as President Barack Obama walks...

Former President Bill Clinton hugs President Barack Obama after President Obama walked on stage after Clinton's speech the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Former President Bill Clinton hugs President Barack Obama after...

Former President Bill Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Former President Bill Clinton addresses the Democratic National...

Occupy Demonstrators march at night, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C., during the second day of the Democratic National Convention. Photo: Gerry Broome / AP
Occupy Demonstrators march at night, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in...

Is that keynote speaker San Antonio mayor Julian Castro? No it's his twin brother Joaquin rocking the Third Way party at 1.30 am, Thursday morning at the Democratic Convention, N.C September 6. Photo: Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle / SF
Is that keynote speaker San Antonio mayor Julian Castro? No it's...

Senate candidate from Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Senate candidate from Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren addresses the...

SF Mayor Ed Lee and MC Hammer together again, at DNC, Charlotte, N.C. Photo: Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle / SF
SF Mayor Ed Lee and MC Hammer together again, at DNC, Charlotte, N.C.

Mashed potato bar at Third Way party Wednesday night at Democratic National Convention, Charlotte, N.C. Photo: Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle / SF
Mashed potato bar at Third Way party Wednesday night at Democratic...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Attorney Sandra Fluke speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images / SF
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Attorney Sandra Fluke speaks during...

California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris speaks to the audience at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 5, 2012 on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term as president on September 6th. Photo: Stan Honda, AFP/Getty Images / SF
California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris speaks to the...

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi addresses the Democratic...

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright signs autographs as she arrives at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Photo: David Goldman, Associated Press / SF
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright signs autographs as...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Photo: Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images / SF
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Chair of the Congressional Black...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Delegate Kelly Jacobs of Mississippi wears a patriotic hat during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Photo: Streeter Lecka, Getty Images / SF
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Delegate Kelly Jacobs of Mississippi...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Cecile Richards speaks on stage during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images / SF
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: President of Planned Parenthood...

Sister Simone Campbell, Executive Director of the Roman Catholic Social Justice Organization addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Sister Simone Campbell, Executive Director of the Roman Catholic...

General Eric Shinseki speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Photo: Lynne Sladky, Associated Press / SF
General Eric Shinseki speaks to delegates at the Democratic...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images / SF
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY)...

Delegates hold up signs during Bob King, President of the UAW's speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Photo: Lynne Sladky / AP
Delegates hold up signs during Bob King, President of the UAW's...

First lady Michelle Obama speaks during the African American Caucus Meeting at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Photo: Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press / SF
First lady Michelle Obama speaks during the African American Caucus...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A man wears a tie with an image of Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Getty Images) / SA
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A man wears a tie with an image of...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A choir performs on stage during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Photo: Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images / SF
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A choir performs on stage during day...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Joseph Block wears an Obama '08 yarmulke during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images / SF
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Joseph Block wears an Obama '08...

TOPSHOTS Julia Hicks listens to a speech by Newark Mayor Cory Booker at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 4, 2012 on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term as president. AFP PHOTO Robyn BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages Photo: Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty Images / SF
TOPSHOTS Julia Hicks listens to a speech by Newark Mayor Cory...

A Code Pink demonstrator chants outside the Charlotte Convention Center during a protest march, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C., during the second day of the Democratic National Convention. (Gerry Broome / Associated Press) / SA
A Code Pink demonstrator chants outside the Charlotte Convention...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A woman reacts as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Photo: Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images / SF
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A woman reacts as Chair of the...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas waves after leading the Pledge of Allegiance during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Alex Wong / Getty Images) / SA
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas waves...

Mississippi delegates Kelly Jacobs from Hernando, left, and Renick Taylor from Biloxi arrive at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press) / SA
Mississippi delegates Kelly Jacobs from Hernando, left, and Renick...

Pens which play recorded speech by US President Barack Obama are for sale outside the Time Warner Cable Arena on day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC is scheduled to culminate on September 6 with President Barack Obama accepting the party's nomination. Photo: Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty Images / SF
Pens which play recorded speech by US President Barack Obama are...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A woman holds a sign that reads "Arab American Democrat" during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Getty Images) / HC
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A woman holds a sign that reads...

Youngest delegate Sam Gray, 17, from Marion, Iowa and the oldest delegate Elzena Johnson, 97, from Terry, Miss., pose together at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Photo: Jae C. Hong / AP
Youngest delegate Sam Gray, 17, from Marion, Iowa and the oldest...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Carmen Lonstein of New York, NY wears a hat decorated with campaign buttons during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. Photo: Joe Raedle, Getty Images / SF
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Carmen Lonstein of New York, NY...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: Delegate Gloria Goodwin wears earings depicting Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama as she watches the program during day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 4, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images / SF
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: Delegate Gloria Goodwin wears...

First lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. Photo: David Goldman / AP
First lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National...

A delegate wears a U.S. flag star antenna headband before the start of day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Democratic officials have moved President Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech tomorrow night to the Time Warner Cable Arena from the larger, outdoor Bank of America Stadium because of the possibility of severe weather. Photo: Andrew Harrer, Bloomberg / SF
A delegate wears a U.S. flag star antenna headband before the start...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: People danice to music on the floor during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. Photo: Joe Raedle, Getty Images / SF
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: People danice to music on the floor...

Kelly Jacobs, a delegate from Mississippi, wears a shiny Obama dress while walking up stairs before the start of day one at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, a Stanford University and Harvard Law School graduate, has the role of first Hispanic keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention. Photo: Daniel Acker, Bloomberg / SF
Kelly Jacobs, a delegate from Mississippi, wears a shiny Obama...

Olympian gymnast gabby Douglas waves from the stage at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 5, 2012 ahead of events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term as president on September 6th. Photo: Stan Honda, AFP/Getty Images / SF
Olympian gymnast gabby Douglas waves from the stage at the Time...

Vivian Stowall of Denver shows off her DNC themed glasses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Photo: Carolyn Kaster, Associated Press / SF
Vivian Stowall of Denver shows off her DNC themed glasses the...

Brother Peter (C) and Brother Pius (R) from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Monroe, North Carolina holds signs at an anti-abortion rights march and rally on day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Charlotte, North Carolina September 5, 2012. President Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech, originally schecduled to take place at the Bank of America Stadium, will now take place indoors at the Time Warner Cable Arena because of concerns about severe weather, the Democratic National Convention Committee announced. Photo: Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty Images / SF
Brother Peter (C) and Brother Pius (R) from Our Lady of Lourdes...

Adrianna Howard argues with protestors during an abortion protest during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Photo: Ben Earp, Associated Press / SF
Adrianna Howard argues with protestors during an abortion protest...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Edward Baker Phillips wears a hat with a picture of Former U.S. President Bill Clinton on it during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. Photo: Joe Raedle, Getty Images / SF
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Edward Baker Phillips wears a hat...

First lady Michelle Obama waves after speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Photo: Charlie Neibergall, STF / AP
First lady Michelle Obama waves after speaking at the Democratic...

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Actors Patricia Arquette and Wayne Knight (R) are interviewed on the floor prior to the start of day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images / SF
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Actors Patricia Arquette and Wayne...

Supporters pose for a group shot at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 5, 2012 ahead of events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term as president on September 6th. Photo: Stan Honda, AFP/Getty Images / SF
Supporters pose for a group shot at the Time Warner Cable Arena in...

Abortion rights activists shout slogans on day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 5, 2012. President Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech, originally schecduled to take place at the Bank of America Stadium, will now take place indoors at the Time Warner Cable Arena because of concerns about severe weather, the Democratic National Convention Committee announced. Photo: Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty Images / SF
Abortion rights activists shout slogans on day two of the...

In this image released by the White House, President Barack Obama and his daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, watch first lady Michelle Obama speak at the Democratic National Convention on television from the Treaty Room of the White House Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. Photo: The White House, Pete Souza / AP
In this image released by the White House, President Barack Obama...

In this screen shot provided by the Democratic National Convention Committee, the committee's Twitter account is seen. Social media is making the smoke-filled rooms of political conventions a thing of the past. Democrats are promising to use Twitter, Facebook and blogs to make their 2012 convention the most open to the public in the party's two-century history. (AP Photo/Democratic National Convention Committee) Photo: Associated Press / SF
In this screen shot provided by the Democratic National Convention...

First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National...

First Lady Michelle Obama waves to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. Photo: Charles Dharapak / AP
First Lady Michelle Obama waves to delegates at the Democratic...

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro (L) and his brother Joaquin Castro wave to the audience  at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 4, 2012 on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term as president.
Photo: GettyImages
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro (L) and his brother Joaquin Castro...


San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro addresses the Democratic National...

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. Photo: Charles Dharapak / AP
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel addresses the Democratic National...

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. Photo: Charles Dharapak / AP
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick addresses the Democratic National...


President Barack Obama stands with Former President Bill Clinton after Clintons' address to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.
Photo: Carolyn Kaster / AP
President Barack Obama stands with Former President Bill Clinton...


First lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden's wife Jill Biden, left, speaks to volunteers at a USO service project during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: Chuck Burton / AP
First lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe...


Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. speaks at WestPac Restorations in Colorado Springs, Colo., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: Bryan Oller / AP
Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis....


Singer songwriter James Taylor waves his hat towards fans after a sound check at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Singer songwriter James Taylor waves his hat towards fans after a...


North Carolina delegates Denise Adams, left, and Charles Evans dance on the floor as musician James Taylor sings, "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You," during a sound check at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: David Goldman / AP
North Carolina delegates Denise Adams, left, and Charles Evans...


Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks with the news media after making a stop at the "New Hampshire Veterans and Military Families for Mitt" event, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in Concord, N.H.
Photo: Evan Vucci / AP
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt...


Delegates run for shelter in a downpour as they arrive at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: Jae C. Hong / AP
Delegates run for shelter in a downpour as they arrive at the...


FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2012 file photo, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass. is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington. Kerry's speech to the Democratic National Convention Thursday night is an audition of sorts for secretary of state if President Barack Obama is re-elected.
Photo: Carolyn Kaster / AP
FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2012 file photo, Senate Foreign Relations...


Delegates run for shelter in a downpour as they arrive at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: Jae C. Hong / AP
Delegates run for shelter in a downpour as they arrive at the...


Vice President Joe Biden, left, walks out with a stage manager for a microphone check in preparation for his speech at the Democratic National Convention early Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C.
Photo: David Goldman / AP
Vice President Joe Biden, left, walks out with a stage manager for...


Vice President Joe Biden, left, walks out with a stage manager for a microphone check in preparation for his speech at the Democratic National Convention early Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C.
Photo: David Goldman / AP
Vice President Joe Biden, left, walks out with a stage manager for...


Rep. John Lewis of Georgia addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Rep. John Lewis of Georgia addresses the Democratic National...


Singer Mary J. Blige perfroms at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: Charlie Neibergall / AP
Singer Mary J. Blige perfroms at the Democratic National Convention...


A Delaware delegate prays during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: Charles Dharapak / AP
A Delaware delegate prays during the Democratic National Convention...


Delegates reacts as Rep. John Lewis of Georgia speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: Charles Dharapak / AP
Delegates reacts as Rep. John Lewis of Georgia speaks during the...


Delegates recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: Charles Dharapak / AP
Delegates recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democratic...


Los Angeles Mayor and Democratic Convention Chairman Antonio Villaraigosa addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Los Angeles Mayor and Democratic Convention Chairman Antonio...


Candidate for US Senate Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Candidate for US Senate Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin addresses the...


Candidate for US Senate Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Candidate for US Senate Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin addresses the...


Los Angeles Mayor and Democratic Convention Chairman Antonio Villaraigosa the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: Lynne Sladky / AP
Los Angeles Mayor and Democratic Convention Chairman Antonio...


Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, left, walks with Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, from Florida, to recite the Pledge of Allegiance the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Photo: Lynne Sladky / AP
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, left, walks with Democratic...


Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, right, walks with Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, from Florida, to recite the Pledge of Allegiance the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, right, walks with Democratic...


Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, left, waves with Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, from Florida, after reciting the Pledge of Allegiance the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, left, waves with Democratic...


Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts arrives to speak to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts arrives to speak to delegates at...


Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords blows a kiss to delegates after reciting the Pledge of Allegiance the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords blows a kiss to delegates after...


Vice President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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Vice President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National...


First lady Michelle Obama, left and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Biden, listen to Vice President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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First lady Michelle Obama, left and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice...


President Barack Obama applauds before his speech to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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President Barack Obama applauds before his speech to the Democratic...


President Barack Obama hugs his wife First lady Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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President Barack Obama hugs his wife First lady Michelle Obama at...


President Barack Obama waves to candidates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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President Barack Obama waves to candidates at the Democratic...


President Barack Obama hugs his wife First lady Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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President Barack Obama hugs his wife First lady Michelle Obama at...


President Barack Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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President Barack Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention...


Vice President Joe Biden hugs his wife Michelle before addressing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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Vice President Joe Biden hugs his wife Michelle before addressing...


President Barack Obama speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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President Barack Obama speaks to delegates at the Democratic...


President Barack Obama laughs with his wife Michelle and his daughters Malia and Sasha after his speech to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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President Barack Obama laughs with his wife Michelle and his...


President Barack Obama waves with his wife Michelle and his daughters Malia and Sasha after his speech to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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President Barack Obama waves with his wife Michelle and his...


President Barack Obama waves with his wife Michelle and his daughters Malia and Sasha after his speech to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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President Barack Obama waves with his wife Michelle and his...


President Barack Obama, left, and Vice President Joe Biden wave to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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President Barack Obama, left, and Vice President Joe Biden wave to...


President Barack Obama, left, and Vice President Joe Biden wave to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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President Barack Obama, left, and Vice President Joe Biden wave to...


From left, Malia Obama, Sasha Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and Michelle Obama gather on stage during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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From left, Malia Obama, Sasha Obama, Vice President Joe Biden,...


From left, Malia Obama, Sasha Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and Michelle Obama gather on stage during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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From left, Malia Obama, Sasha Obama, Vice President Joe Biden,...


President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, their children Malia and Sasha, wave on stage on the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
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President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, their children...



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