Democratic National Convention

Opinion: 2012 Democratic National Convention: Superstar-less And On The Defensive

What a difference four horrendous years makes. Thinking back to the Democratic National Convention of 2008 and now seeing what’s going on in Charlotte, North Carolina this week at the Democratic National Convention of 2012 shows stark differences. The Democrats have no star power and pale in comparison to the Republicans’ star-packed convention in Tampa.

2012/09/05

Newark Mayor Cory Booker speaks during day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 4, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Booker, Other Democrats Creating 2016 White House Buzz At DNC

If Cory Booker decides to run for president one day, he already has a personal connection to the first caucus state of Iowa.

2012/09/05

First Lady Michelle Obama delivers a speech at Democratic National Convention. (credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages)

First Lady Michelle Obama Says President Is ‘The Man We Can Trust’ At DNC

Michelle Obama is the person who knows Barack Obama best and shared that with America.

2012/09/04

Newark Mayor Cory Booker speaks at Democratic National Convention. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Mayor Cory Booker Presents Democratic Party Platform At DNC

Newark Mayor Cory Booker took the stage Tuesday night in Charlotte at the Democratic National Convention, despite the fact that he sprained his ankle in the morning.

2012/09/04

Newark Mayor Cory Booker (file / credit: Mayor's Office)

Newark Mayor Cory Booker Misspells ‘Barak’ Obama’s Name In DNC Ad

When it comes to President Barack Obama, it seems Newark mayor Cory Booker can’t catch a break.

2012/09/04

Rep. Frank Pallone (file / credit: Office of Rep. Frank Pallone)

Rep. Frank Pallone Pokes Fun At Christie At DNC

After Gov. Chris Christie’s star turn at the Republican National Convention in Tampa last week, Democrats at their own convention in Charlotte are poking fun.

2012/09/04

Mayor Michael Bloomberg (file/credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Is NYC Better Off Now Than It Was Four Years Ago? Bloomberg Weighs In

The billionaire independent mayor did not address whether he is better off than he was four years ago, but spoke broadly about the city’s economy.

2012/09/04

President Obama (file/Photo credit: JIM WATSON/AFP/GettyImages)

New York City Teacher’s Union Leader Voices Support For President Obama At DNC

On this Labor Day, some labor union leaders are in Charlotte, North Carolina ahead of the start of the Democratic National Convention.

2012/09/03

President Barack Obama (file/credit: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/GettyImages)

Democrats Head To National Convention In Charlotte; Menendez Previews Obama

Democrats and supporters are flocking to Charlotte, North Carolina ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which begins Tuesday.

2012/09/02

Timothy Cardinal Dolan (file / credit: Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

Cardinal Dolan Prepares To Preach At Republican National Convention

“I’m just thanking him for the gift of freedom and democracy and the very process that has allowed us to exist as a democracy and a republic, to come together in freedom and civility to choose our leaders,” Timothy Cardinal Dolan told WCBS 880′s Rich Lamb.

2012/08/30

Booker To Speak At DNC; Where Will He Go Next?

Newark Mayor Cory Booker is scheduled to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte the week after next and some wonder if it will be more than just a speech to rally his party.

2012/08/24

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (file / credit: Governor's Office)

Cuomo Touts Power Of Government, Goodness Of Democratic Party

On Wednesday, he made what sounded remarkably like a convention speech, one that could be a taste of what those who don’t watch of attend the convention in two weeks might be missing.

2012/08/22