News, notes, and gossip surrounding the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
The DNC In The CLTSeptember 2011
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09/30/11Understanding a Governor’s Gaffe
Charlotte officials are frequently telling us that hosting the 2012 Democratic National Convention here next year will greatly benefit the city and its people, regardless of your political party affiliation. But for every Kumbaya moment, such as Tuesday’s announcement of the DNC’s host and steering committee members that includes a handful of Republicans, we’re quickly reminded how much politics are and will continue to be at play leading up to the 2012 elections.... Read more » Posted at 02:49 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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09/27/11Charlotte in 2012 Announces Host and Steering Committee Members
Charlotte in 2012, the local organizing-turned-host committee that’s been in place since Charlotte bid for the 2012 Democratic National Convention, officially announced today its Host Committee and Steering Committee members. More than 100 people have been tapped to serve on the committees, representing a who’s who of current and former elected officials from around Charlotte and the state, business executives, and community leaders. You’ll see familiar names ranging from Belk and Bowles to Vinroot and Watt. Below is an excerpt of the press release sent out this morning by Charlotte in 2012, including the full list of committee members’ names in alphabetical order. Today marks the announcement of the... Read more » Posted at 08:46 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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09/23/11Romney Is Spokesman in ‘Reasons Not to Elect Me’ Ad by Democratic National Committee
The Democratic National Committee wasted no time seizing on sound bites from last night’s FOX News/Google Republican presidential debate, held in Orlando. Within a few hours, the DNC had created and released a video capitalizing on Mitt Romney’s poor choice of words during a particular answer. The fifty-second spot ends with Romney saying: “There are a lot of reasons not to elect me—lot of reasons not to elect other people on this stage.” To which the DNC ad responds with in bold letters, as the video fades to black: “We couldn’t... Read more » Posted at 01:57 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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09/21/11If You Bid It They Will Come
One of the reasons Charlotteans are excited the city is hosting the 2012 Democratic National Convention is the promise of tens of millions of dollars being pumped into the local economy, not only from when visitors arrive for the convention next year but also from the local jobs being created. Bidding for one of the largest contracts is underway. The Democratic National Convention Committee held a walk-through yesterday afternoon at Time Warner Cable Arena for construction firms interested in submitting a bid for the event architect and construction manager positions. About two dozen representatives from firms from around Charlotte, the state, and the country attended the walk-through as they were shown several facets of the arena’s layout. The... Read more » Posted at 03:25 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
09/19/11Welcome to The DNC In The CLTOne year from now, Charlotte will host the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Either you already know this, or you have no connection to the outside world. But over the course of the next twelve months, on this new blog, we plan to share with you all things DNC, including the tidbits of info you likely wouldn’t have known. Posted at 12:47 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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