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Charlotte’s prospects for hosting 2012 Democratic National Convention looking good
photo credit: John Ashley The Democratic National Committee announced Wednesday that Charlotte is one of four finalists for its 2012 convention, putting the city closer than ever to landing a national political gathering. “It’s a huge deal,” Mayor Anthony Foxx, a Democrat, said Wednesday night. “The 2012 Democratic National Convention carries a significant and positive [...]
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Democratic National Convention 2012 Notebook: Charlotte art museums — Bechtler, Mint and Harvey Gantt Center — prepare to impress
In national reports after Charlotte was chosen to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention, the city’s arts scene didn’t make a vivid impression — though, perhaps “it should have.” Read Post
I Think The New York Times Thinks Charlotte Will Win Bid for 2012 DNC
Today's New York Times features a rundown of the pros and cons of the four cities that are finalists to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The Times leads off with Charlotte (referencing Mayor Anthony Foxx) in the article... Read Post
DNC names 2012 convention finalists
In an email today to members of the Democratic National Committee, Chairman Tim Kaine named four cities as finalists in the bidding to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention: Charlotte, Cleveland, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. F... Read Post