Michelle Obama addresses Democratic National Convention Tuesday
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (CNN) -- A Democratic National Convention vital to President Barack Obama's re-election bid opened Tuesday with praise for his battles on behalf of minority rights and the middle class, as well as plentiful attacks on Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
Democratic convention to highlight differing visions between parties
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (CNN) -- Facing a close election and Republican attacks that they have made things worse while in power, President Barack Obama and Democrats seek to emphasize what has been achieved and additional steps to bolster the middle class at their three-day national convention that begins Tuesday.
Democratic delegates work to build home with Habitat for Humanity
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- Labor Day at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina meant Wisconsin's Delegation was free of official responsibilities, but that didn't mean they got the day off!
One-on-one interview with Russ Feingold on eve of DNC
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- Since leaving office two years ago, former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold has taught at Marquette University's Law School and written a book on U.S. foreign policy -- along with launching a political action committee dedicated to advancing progressive causes.
Obama campaign: Convention to focus on middle class
Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN) -- With the Democratic National Convention falling one week after the Republican gathering, Democrats hope to have the "final word" by focusing on the middle class--a message lost during the GOP event, according to a senior Obama campaign official Monday.
V.P. Joe Biden not hesitant on 'better off' question
(CNN) -- His fellow Democrats may have struggled over the weekend to answer the question "are Americans better off now than they were four years ago," but Vice President Joe Biden addressed the query head on at a rally in Detroit Monday, September 3rd, saying it was clear President Barack Obama's accomplishments have put Americans in a better place.
Dems attempt clean up on 'are you better off' question
(CNN) -- A day after prominent Democrats struggled to answer whether or not Americans were better off in 2012 than they were four years ago, party leaders on Monday, September 4th explained why the question didn't have an easy answer, and renewed their attempt to pin the blame for Americans' economic woes on the previous president.
Gallup Poll: Americans divided on whether Convention boosted Romney
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (CNN) -- Americans are divided on whether last week's Republican National Convention made them more likely to vote for GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, according to a new national survey.
Republicans launch DNC counteroffensive in Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN) -- Republicans launched their counter-programming effort in Charlotte on Monday, September 3rd with a simple message: Americans are not better off today than they were four years ago.
Wisconsin Democratic delegates eager to kick off Convention
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- The Democratic National Convention officially kicks off in Charlotte, North Carolina Tuesday, September 4th.
Wisconsin Delegation gearing up for Democratic National Convention
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- One party ends, another begins.
Republican National Convention wraps, this week is Dem's turn
(CNN) -- One party ends, another begins.
Obama: No offense taken at Clint Eastwood speech
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama said in an interview published Sunday, September 2nd he took no offense at Clint Eastwood's prime-time address at the Republican National Convention, in which the legendary actor and director posed questions to an empty chair, which he said represented the Democratic incumbent.
Dems not sure American economy "better off" under Obama
(CNN) -- Republicans raised the question in their convention of whether the country is better off than it was when President Barack Obama was elected, and it doesn't seem that Democrats have a convincing argument going into their convention this week.
Delegate departs for Democratic National Convention
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin delegates will hit the road and head to the Democratic National Convention -- set to kick off on Tuesday, September 4th.
Wisconsin Democrats send new faces to DNC
KENOSHA -- This year's Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC will be filled with several new faces.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan to give prayer at DNC and RNC
(CNN) -- Cardinal Timothy Dolan has accepted an invitation to give the closing prayer at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, next week, which will also feature a nun in a speaking role.
Tammy Baldwin added to list of speakers for Dem. National Convention
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Wisconsin Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin has been added to the list of speakers for the Democratic National Convention next month in North Carolina.
Democratic National Committee vice chair speaks in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- One of the vice chairs of the Democratic National Committee answered questions Wednesday, August 1st in Milwaukee.
Wasserman Schultz to speak at state Democratic convention
APPLETON (AP) -- The head of the Democratic National Committee will be one of the guest speakers when the state Democratic party holds its convention in Appleton next week.