Thousands of Democrats, media, and visitors are at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The 2012 Democratic National Convention
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President Barack Obama's campaign manager Jim Messina tours the floor at the Democratic National Convention, September 3, 2012.
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Delegates and Democratic National Convention visitors crowd one of the merchandise stores in Charlotte, September 3, 2012. (J. Featherly/VOA)
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Delegates await the start of the first day of the Democratic National Convention, September 4, 2012.
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A 15-ton sand sculpture of President Obama is on display outside the convention. The sand comes from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (J. Featherly/VOA)