Tagged: Democratic National Convention 2012

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Elections
7:17 pm
Sat September 8, 2012

Minority Voters: How Crucial Are They To Presidential Election?

It’s been two weeks of back-to-back Republican and Democratic National Conventions, and one demographic both parties hope to court during the presidential election is minority voters. But, while the Democrats have more of a diverse base, Republicans, who are mostly white, are seeing a lack of diversity in their party ranks.

A crucial part of President Barack Obama’s victory in 2008 was support he got from the 80-percent of minority voters. And, now four years later, the President needs at least that much to win in 2012.

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Politics
10:11 pm
Wed September 5, 2012

Crist Speech Ruffles Feathers Among Democrats At DNC 2012

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Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz answer questions from media in Charlotte, NC

Florida’s former Republican Governor Charlie Crist is getting a high profile speaking role at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, beating out those with deep roots in the Party. National Party officials say the decision to give Crist a speaking slot proves that they are the party of inclusion. Party Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz says she thinks Crist will get a warm reception during his speech.

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