Twitter Rundown for Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Democrats Plan Hard Fight In North Carolina
President Obama won North Carolina by about 14,000 votes in 2008. But Rick Thames, editor of the Charlotte Observer, says Obama faces a challenge to win the state this year.
The View From Church: President Obama’s First Term
We stopped by the Little Rock AME Zion Church in Charlotte, North Carolina to see how the African-American community views President Obama.
Behind In Fundraising, Democrats Look To Convention As ‘Last Best Hope’
Politico reports that Democratic operatives feel the DNC may be their last best chance to catch up with conservative Super PACS.
Michelle Obama Expected To Highlight President’s Softer Side
First Lady Michelle Obama will take the podium at the DNC tonight. Much like Ann Romney, Mrs. Obama is expected to focus on her husband’s humanity.
Speeches From Conventions Past
We look at convention speeches– sometimes it’s the losing candidate who comes up with the real winner.
Tweeting Political Poetry In ‘Tweet Land Of Liberty’
Author Elinor Lipman has vowed on both Facebook and Twitter to write a political poem on Twitter every day until the election.
President Obama delivers the commencement address this weekend at Morehouse College, the all-male historically black college. The school’s president discusses recent controversies and challenges.
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Failures in mental health care mean that often the only way to get help for a loved one is to call the police. We speak with a journalist about the tragic consequences for her family.
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