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2012 Political Conventions

WRAL News coverage of the 2012 Democratic and Republican National Conventions.

September 7, 2012
Obama pollster: Election could hinge on Florida
The chief pollster for President Barack Obama's re-election campaign said Thursday that the race for president could, as it did 12 years ago, come down to Florida being the winner-take-all state.
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September 6, 2012
Parker: NC couldn't line up delegates before nomination vote
North Carolina cast 152 votes for President Barack Obama's re-election late Wednesday. But the state has 157 delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
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September 5, 2012
Marsalis moves media with anthem rehearsal

Jazz saxophonist and Durham resident Branford Marsalis rehearses the national anthem for Wednesday night's session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
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September 5, 2012
Venue change could split spouses
The change in venue for President Obama's speech Thursday could leave some delegates' family members seatless.
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September 5, 2012
Dems can't necessarily count on tide of young voters
Young adults plan to go to the polls in force this fall because they don't think elected officials represent their interests, the president of a polling firm that focuses on people ages 18-29 said Wednesday.
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Inside WRAL
Before the story airs: Raleigh's invisible homeless children
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What's on Tap: Bike, swim, run and eat: Doughman is back
Doughman, the intense competition that combines biking, swimming, running, and, of course, eating, is returning to Durham for its sixth year. While registration for the race is closed, you can still volunteer or come watch the race.
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Inside WRAL: WRAL, Fayetteville Observer join forces
WRAL and The Fayetteville Observer have joined forces and are now working from the same newsroom to cover the city of Fayetteville, the military and surrounding counties.
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