[h=3]By JARED A. FAVOLE And MICHAEL HOWARD SAUL[/h]CHARLOTTE, N.C.—President Barack Obama will take to the podium at the Democratic National Convention to try to reinvigorate an electorate that has grown weary and say they face the "clearest choice" in a generation.
Getty ImagesPeople run for cover from the pouring rain during the final day of the Democratic National Convention.
Mr. Obama, according to excerpts released ahead of his speech, will say that in the coming years the country faces tough challenges on everything from energy policy to war. "But when all is said and done—when you pick up that ballot to vote—you will face the clearest choice of any time in a generation," he will say.
"I won't pretend the path I'm offering is quick or easy," Mr. Obama will say. He will call on the country to rally around a set of goals on manufacturing, education and his plan to grow the economy and remind people that despite the country's problems, the U.S. can overcome them.
"Know this, America: Our problems can be solved. Our challenges can be met. The path we offer may be harder, but it leads to a better place," Mr. Obama will say.
Ahead of President Obama's Democratic National Convention speech, the Obama campaign releases a video touting his accomplishments. Courtesy BarackObama.com.
His speech will book-end several days of rousing speeches from a variety of Democrats, including a personal one Tuesday from First Lady Michelle Obama that told of their moderate beginnings and a philosophical one from former President Bill Clinton.
Just hours before Mr. Obama takes the stage, his campaign released a video touting his accomplishments.
The five-minute video, which begins with Mr. Obama pacing backstage four years ago in Denver, has his 2008 speech playing in the background. "With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for presidency of the United States," he is heard saying.
WSJ's Jerry Seib interviews Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz,discussing the change in venue, party platform, the impact of President Clinton's Speech, and what to expect from President Barack Obama's acceptance speech.
The video offers a window into what the president sees as his top accomplishments and what he might say Thursday night before a crowd of some 20,000 here and millions watching from home. Mr. Obama has been dogged by criticism that people are worse off than four years ago, and he will likely tout his record to try to persuade people that despite tough economic times he has made their lives better.
Among those giving warm-up speeches for the president Thursday night: Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, Vice President Joe Biden and actress Eva Longoria. Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will deliver the Pledge of Allegiance, a year after being shot by a gunman at a political event.
The first few speakers to take the stage defended the president over his signature legislative achievement, the health-care law, and attacked Mr. Romney.
Getty ImagesPeople run for cover from the pouring rain during the final day of the Democratic National Convention.
Mr. Obama, according to excerpts released ahead of his speech, will say that in the coming years the country faces tough challenges on everything from energy policy to war. "But when all is said and done—when you pick up that ballot to vote—you will face the clearest choice of any time in a generation," he will say.
"I won't pretend the path I'm offering is quick or easy," Mr. Obama will say. He will call on the country to rally around a set of goals on manufacturing, education and his plan to grow the economy and remind people that despite the country's problems, the U.S. can overcome them.
"Know this, America: Our problems can be solved. Our challenges can be met. The path we offer may be harder, but it leads to a better place," Mr. Obama will say.
Ahead of President Obama's Democratic National Convention speech, the Obama campaign releases a video touting his accomplishments. Courtesy BarackObama.com.
His speech will book-end several days of rousing speeches from a variety of Democrats, including a personal one Tuesday from First Lady Michelle Obama that told of their moderate beginnings and a philosophical one from former President Bill Clinton.
Just hours before Mr. Obama takes the stage, his campaign released a video touting his accomplishments.
The five-minute video, which begins with Mr. Obama pacing backstage four years ago in Denver, has his 2008 speech playing in the background. "With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for presidency of the United States," he is heard saying.
WSJ's Jerry Seib interviews Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz,discussing the change in venue, party platform, the impact of President Clinton's Speech, and what to expect from President Barack Obama's acceptance speech.
The video offers a window into what the president sees as his top accomplishments and what he might say Thursday night before a crowd of some 20,000 here and millions watching from home. Mr. Obama has been dogged by criticism that people are worse off than four years ago, and he will likely tout his record to try to persuade people that despite tough economic times he has made their lives better.
Among those giving warm-up speeches for the president Thursday night: Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, Vice President Joe Biden and actress Eva Longoria. Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will deliver the Pledge of Allegiance, a year after being shot by a gunman at a political event.
The first few speakers to take the stage defended the president over his signature legislative achievement, the health-care law, and attacked Mr. Romney.