Live blog: 2012 Democratic National Convention
From left: First Lady Michelle Obama, President Obama, and their daughters, Sasha and Malia. (Reuters)
by Adrienne Lavidor-Berman on Sep 6, 2012 at 11:16 PM
"We draw strength from our victories, and we learn from our mistakes, but we keep our eyes fixed on that distant horizon, knowing that providence is with us, and that we are surely blessed to be citizens of the greatest nation on earth. "
- President Obama at the Democratic National Convention
Follow the stream below for updates from the DNC.
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DNC 2012: During Wed. night roll call of states, BOS councilors Tito Jackson and Ayanna Pressley - both black - will cast votes for Obama.by Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:57:38 PM -
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DNC 2012: Former Governor Michael Dukakis will address Mass. delegation breakfast on Wednesday... #MAPoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:57:40 PM
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DNC 2012: Mike Dukakis, by the way, still doesn't have a cell phone. "I need peace in my life," he says... #MAPoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:57:44 PM
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DNC 2012: CORRECTION: Party officials say it's Felix Arroyo, not Tito Jackson, who will join Ayanna Presley to announce state vote 4 Obamaby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:57:47 PM
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DNC 2012: Big lineup for Mass. Dems. at breakfast today: Governor Patrick, EWarren, and Howard Dean. They will be awake when it's over.by Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:57:56 PM
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DNC 2012: David Simas added to roster of breakfast speakers, along with Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:04 PM
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DNC 2012: Party Chair John Walsh, joking about Paul Ryan and his own weight, says he actually finished Boston Marathon in 4 days, not 3by Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:07 PM
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DNC 2012: Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak gets jeer for being former journalist but cheer for being Boston College grad... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:10 PM
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DNC 2012: Rybak hits GOP for causing nation's economic problems. "Pyromaniacs shouldn't blame firefighters," he says to laughter. #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:11 PM
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DNC 2012: John Walsh cheers David Simas not just for being Obama aide, but having 25-line phone bank in own basement... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:12 PM
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DNC 2012: Simas, who heads polling for Obama, says margin of victory will be small. One half of one table in very crowded room. #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:17 PM
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DNC 2012: "We all remember Florida in 2000, where 537 votes changed the course of history," says Simas... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:18 PM
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DNC 2012: Need to court "people you play with, people you pray with" to win election... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:19 PM
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DNC 2012: Simas says race will be won in 9 states, and president has 43 paths to victory and Romney "has far fewer." #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:20 PM
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DNC 2012: Obama can in West because he calls young people "dreamers" while Romney calls them "illegals," says Simas... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:21 PM
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DNC 2012: Simas says Obama will sell in Ohio because 1 of 8 workers in auto industry and Obama stood by it... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:21 PM
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DNC 2012: Simas sure sounds like future gubernatorial candidate w/ not just poll analysis but oratory on political values... #MAPoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:24 PM
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DNC 2012: Simas's 9 decisive states, like other prognosticators: Nev., Colo., Iowa, Ohio, Mich., Va., NC, Fla., and NH... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:25 PM
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DNC 2012: Simas recalls Axelrod w/ tears in eyes when POTUS won Obamacare ruling with Supreme Court. "Elections matter," he says.. #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:25 PM
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DNC 2012: John Walsh gives David Simas Mass. delegate button. "I don't know where it gets you in but I hope you wear it," says Walsh #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 12:58:26 PM
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DNC 2012: Warren spox Alethea Harney wears her heart on her sleeve, or lapel, as it were... #mapoli p.twimg.com
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DNC 2012: Elizabeth Warren is in the house... #mapoli p.twimg.com
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DNC 2012: Party Chairman John Walsh... #mapoli p.twimg.com
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DNC 2012: EWarren listens to intro... #mapoli p.twimg.com
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DNC 2012: Warren opens recalling meeting with late Ted Kennedy, noting first convention since his death... #MAPoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 1:21:45 PM
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There is a Pfeiffer University in Charlotte. Paging @pfeiffer44.by Chris.Cillizza via twitter 9/4/2012 1:25:02 PM -
DNC 2012: EWarren delivers five-minute speech recalling Kennedy fight against bankruptcy bill and how it drives her every day... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 1:31:11 PM
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DNC 2012: Mayor Menino is here. Says speaking challenges unite him and VP Biden... #mapoli p.twimg.com
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DNC 2012: In five-minute speech to Mass. delegates, EWarren makes zero mentions of Scott Brown... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 1:38:23 PM
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RT @aburnspolitico: Florida Dems glad to have Crist on the Obama team, not sure they want him for gov: www.politico.comby jmartpolitico via twitter 9/4/2012 1:50:28 PM -
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DNC 2012: Vice President Biden as John Kerry, Deval Patrick, and Vicki Kennedy to sit in his convention box tonight... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 1:57:54 PM
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RT @ByronTau: "Obama campaign: 'We're not predicting a bounce.'"by Chris.Cillizza via twitter 9/4/2012 2:27:45 PM
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DNC 2012: Sharing press table w/ Chicago media legends Craig Delamore of WBBM & Fran Spielman of Sun-Times. Followed them @ City News.by Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 2:29:17 PM
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RT @RealClearScott: GOP fundraising source confirms Romney raised over $100 million in Aug. Campaign expects even more $ in Sept, source ...by Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 2:31:43 PM
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RT @rickklein: Cutter: “We’re not predicting a bounce” out of #DNC2012by jmartpolitico via twitter 9/4/2012 2:57:22 PM
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DNC 2012: Deval Patrick to address convention immediately before networks go on air at 10 p.m., hour when Michelle Obama will speak. #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 9/4/2012 2:59:04 PM
