A woman wears a hat with a variety of decorations including one of President Barak Obama holding a surf board, during preparations for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo: ROBYN BECK, AFP/Getty Images / AFPA woman wears a hat with a variety of decorations including one of...
First Lady Michelle Obama waves as she appears at the podium for a camera test on the stage at the Democratic National Convention inside Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. Photo: Jae C. Hong / APFirst Lady Michelle Obama waves as she appears at the podium for a...
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: A coffee mug of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden labeled "Cup Of Joe" is put out for sale during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at the Charlotte Convention Center on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Photo: Win McNamee, Getty Images / 2012 Getty ImagesCHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: A coffee mug of U.S. Vice President...
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California task with Rep. Rosa Delauro of Connecticut, right, during a sound check at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Photo: J. Scott Applewhite, Associated Press / APHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California task with Rep....
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: A view of the stage as workers continue to setup during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) / HCCHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: A view of the stage as workers...
Street Vendor Mark Evans shows off his hand puppets during Carolina Fest, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C., before the Democratic National Convention. Photo: Patrick Semansky / APStreet Vendor Mark Evans shows off his hand puppets during Carolina...
A volunteer gathers signatures in support of marriage equality on Monday during CarolinaFest 2012, which is a precursor to Tuesday's start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Photo: Daniel Acker / © 2012 Bloomberg Finance LPA volunteer gathers signatures in support of marriage equality on...
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Eighty-six-year-old Charlotte Gardner poses for a picture with Aneheim James, a protestor from Fulerton, California, after she marched with the Democrat Women of Mechlenburg County in the Charlotte Labor Day Parade on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Labor groups from across the state participated in the Labor Day event on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson / Getty Images) / HCCHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Eighty-six-year-old Charlotte...
Dr. Steve Frye, of Las Vegas, Nev., sits on a park bench during Carolina Fest Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C., before the Democratic National Convention. Photo: Gerry Broome / APDr. Steve Frye, of Las Vegas, Nev., sits on a park bench during...
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Rosa Salas of Houston, TX wears Texas state earings during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images) / HCCHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Rosa Salas of Houston, TX wears...
A demonstrator takes a break after a march during a Labor Day parade, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. Demonstrators are protesting before the start of the Democratic National Convention. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) Photo: Chuck Burton, Associated Press / SFA demonstrator takes a break after a march during a Labor Day...
Demonstrators march in a Labor Day parade, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. Demonstrators are protesting before the start of the Democratic National Convention. Photo: Gerry Broome / APDemonstrators march in a Labor Day parade, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012,...
First lady Michelle Obama stands at the podium on stage with stage manager David Cove for a soundcheck during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images / 2012 Getty ImagesFirst lady Michelle Obama stands at the podium on stage with stage...
The stage is seen as preparations continue before the start of the Democratic National Convention at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) Photo: Charles Dharapak, Associated Press / SFThe stage is seen as preparations continue before the start of the...
First Lady Michelle Obama appears at the podium for a camera test as head stage manager David Cove, right, instructs on the stage at the Democratic National Convention inside Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. Photo: Charles Dharapak / APFirst Lady Michelle Obama appears at the podium for a camera test...
Protesters shout during a demonstration in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. Demonstrators marched through Charlotte's central business district ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to protest corporate influence on politics. Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg Photo: Victor J. Blue, Bloomberg / SFProtesters shout during a demonstration in Charlotte, North...
A protestor marches with a U.S. flag over his head during a demonstration in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. Demonstrators marched through Charlotte's central business district ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to protest corporate influence on politics. Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg Photo: Victor J. Blue, Bloomberg / SFA protestor marches with a U.S. flag over his head during a...
Steve Emerson works on the stage at the Time Warner Cable Arena, in preparation for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. Democrats gathering for their national convention framed this year’s election as two competing economic plans rather than a referendum on President Barack Obama. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Steve Emerson Photo: David Paul Morris, Bloomberg / © 2012 Bloomberg Finance LPSteve Emerson works on the stage at the Time Warner Cable Arena, in...
Seven-year-old Michah Robinson poses in a souvenir photo booth at the Carolina Fest street festival during preparations for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Preparations for the Democratic National Convention have begun around Charlotte where the party is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term. AFP PHOTO / ROBYN BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages Photo: Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty Images / SFSeven-year-old Michah Robinson poses in a souvenir photo booth at...
A U.S. flag is tucked into a chair during CarolinaFest 2012 ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. The 2012 Democratic National Convention, which kicks off on Sept. 4, is expected to draw tens of thousands of people including nearly 6,000 delegates from across the country. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg Photo: Daniel Acker, Bloomberg / SFA U.S. flag is tucked into a chair during CarolinaFest 2012 ahead...
Attendee Uniq Leach, right, displays an Obama 2012 towel for a photograph while Zoe Leach looks during CarolinaFest 2012 ahead of at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. The 2012 Democratic National Convention, which kicks off on Sept. 4, is expected to draw tens of thousands of people including nearly 6,000 delegates from across the country. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Uniq Leach; Zoe Leach Photo: Andrew Harrer, Bloomberg / SFAttendee Uniq Leach, right, displays an Obama 2012 towel for a...
A sign for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is displayed as festival goers stroll through CarolinaFest 2012 ahead of the convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. The 2012 Democratic National Convention, which kicks off on Sept. 4, is expected to draw tens of thousands of people including nearly 6,000 delegates from across the country. Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg Photo: Victor J. Blue, Bloomberg / SFA sign for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is displayed as...
A sign in the Time Warner Cable Arena September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina as preparations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention continue. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages (STAN HONDA / AFP/Getty Images) / HCA sign in the Time Warner Cable Arena September 3, 2012 in...
Dancers with the Grier Heights Steppers march with flags during a protest in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. Demonstrators marched through Charlotte's central business district ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to protest corporate influence on politics. Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg Photo: Victor J. Blue, Bloomberg / SFDancers with the Grier Heights Steppers march with flags during a...
Code Pink protester Medea Benjamin marches in front of the NASCAR Hall of Fame before the start of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) September 2, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to start on Tuesday and run through September 6th. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Photo: Tom Pennington, Getty Images / SFCode Pink protester Medea Benjamin marches in front of the NASCAR...
Sound technicians point to different speaker locations during set up prior to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. Democrats gathering for their national convention framed this year's election as two competing economic plans rather than a referendum on President Barack Obama. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg Photo: David Paul Morris, Bloomberg / SFSound technicians point to different speaker locations during set...
Aydan Redman sits with Elizabeth West while they participate in a protest outside the Bank of America Headquarters before the start of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) September 2, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC is scheduled to start on Tuesday and run through September 6th. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Photo: Scott Olson, Getty Images / SFAydan Redman sits with Elizabeth West while they participate in a...
Vendor Chris Belle sells President Barack Obama figures outside the Time Warner Cable Arena on September 1, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to run from September 4th - 6th. Photo: Tom Pennington, Getty Images / 2012 Getty ImagesVendor Chris Belle sells President Barack Obama figures outside the...
Travelers walk past a sign for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) after arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. The Democratic National Convention (DNC) will begin on Sept. 3 and conclude with Barack Obama accepting the democratic nomination for U.S. President on Sept. 6. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg Photo: Daniel Acker, Bloomberg / SFTravelers walk past a sign for the Democratic National Convention...
5-year-old Chase Howard runs across the stage at the Democratic National Convention inside Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. Photo: Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press / AP5-year-old Chase Howard runs across the stage at the Democratic...
Protestors march through Uptown, the Charlotte the business district, before the start of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) September 2, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC is scheduled to start on Tuesday and run through September 6th. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Photo: Scott Olson, Getty Images / SFProtestors march through Uptown, the Charlotte the business...
Workers stand on stage during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 2, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and 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 / SFWorkers stand on stage during preparations for the Democratic...
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 02: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (R) gives an interview during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 2, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and 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 / SFCHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 02: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio...
Protesters march through Uptown, the Charlotte the business district, before the start of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) September 2, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to start on Tuesday and run through September 6. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Photo: Tom Pennington, Getty Images / SFProtesters march through Uptown, the Charlotte the business...
