2012 Conventions live blog

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by lisa s 9/5/2012 12:25:39 AM
I watched the entire Republican convention and will watch the entire Democratic convention. I was a moderate democrat but have become an Independent. I am a undecided voter
by Donna Brazile via twitter 9/5/2012 12:25:54 AM
Guess GOP prefers its speakers to bring an empty chair and use derogatory references. #tedkennedy the dream lives on!
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:26:02 AM
Here comes Jessica Yellin to discuss her documentary about Pres. Obama last night. A clip is about to air on CNN.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:26:03 AM
Did you miss Jessica Yellin's "Obama Revealed" special last night? Watch a clip here, and more on CNN TV very soon.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:27:07 AM
As you can see on the bottom of the screen - the first Presidential debate is less than a month away: October 3 in Denver.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:28:06 AM
Of course, the 2nd presidential debate is moderated by CNN's own Candy Crowley, on October 13.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:29:18 AM
Robert Gibbs is being interviewed by John Berman on the convention floor. He is a senior adviser to Obama, and talked about the difference between 2008 and 2012.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 12:30:37 AM
NARAL President Nancy Keenan at DNC: "Put simply, women in American cannot trust Mitt Romney."
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 12:32:02 AM
1994: Watch Romney, Kennedy debate

Mitt Romney and Sen. Edward Kennedy debate the issue of abortion in the 1994 Massachusetts Senatorial debate.
by Bob Maggot 9/5/2012 12:32:11 AM
CNN has their own grill? That is AWESOME!
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:32:52 AM
It is Bob, it is. Check out @CNNPR and cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com for who shows up, pictures and more.
by lisa s 9/5/2012 12:33:01 AM
I like Candy Crowley and hope she asks the hard questions of both candidates.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:33:43 AM
Sandra Fluke is live now on CNN, being interviewed by Brianna Keilar.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 12:34:00 AM
Now playing at the Democratic National Convention: "Progress for People Video: American Veterans"
by Doug 9/5/2012 12:34:29 AM
Eastwood and empty chair was only excitement at GOP convention
by wrongway88 9/5/2012 12:34:49 AM
Sandra Fluke rocks #DNC
by ldaniel 9/5/2012 12:34:51 AM
Sandra Fluke being interviewed on CNN-you go girl!!!
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:35:03 AM
Some big speeches coming up tonight - here's the full schedule of speakers.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:40:18 AM
by Src 9/5/2012 12:46:00 AM
Obama must go!! Anyone would be better!!
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:49:15 AM
"Enthusiasm in the hall is more palpable than the Republican convention," says David Gergen, also noting that they didn't have to compete with storm coverage. But John King notes that there are a lot more delegates at the DNC than RNC.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 12:49:46 AM
At the podium now in Charlotte: Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee, a former Republican, now Independent
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:50:33 AM
...and speaking tomorrow: Charlie Crist, also a former Republican, now Independent.
by Lyra 9/5/2012 12:50:39 AM
The melting pot is truly represented in Charlotte tonight.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 12:52:20 AM
"The lack of fiscal responsibly is one of the main reasons I finally left my old party," says Chafee on his party switch.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 12:53:57 AM
To former Republicans, Independents Chafee says, "There is a candidate who shares our values." Proceeds to endorse Barack Obama.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:55:37 AM
Stacey Lihn is speaking now - her daughter was born with a congenital heart defect.
by jen 9/5/2012 12:55:54 AM
I wish we had another choice for office...
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:56:02 AM
We are seeing people in the audience who are very emotional watching this speech about health care.
by raymchopper 9/5/2012 12:57:17 AM
VERY powerful speech..
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 12:57:30 AM
Lihn family takes the stage at Democratic Convention after video, "Progress for American People Video: Health Care."

"Knowing we have that net below us to catch us if we fall... Obamacare provides my family security and relief."
by ldaniel 9/5/2012 12:57:38 AM
Anyone who has a family member born with a disability or birh defect should vote for Obama. Watch CNN now.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 12:59:46 AM
A coverage note: keynote speaker Julian Castro's first interview after his big speech will be with Piers Morgan, live from the CNN Grill.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 1:07:45 AM
Gov. Ted Strickland earlier today on "Starting Point" - talking Ohio.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 1:08:47 AM
Former Ohio Gov. Strickland handing out heavy criticism to Romney at the Democratic National Convention, says Obama saved the auto industry while Romney saved on his taxes
by Donna Brazile via twitter 9/5/2012 1:09:28 AM
#DNC2012 Ooops! I think fmr Gov Strickland is hitting it over the arena. I cannot quote this because I am too busy clapping! Fired up!
by Lyra 9/5/2012 1:09:35 AM
Some good sound bites in Strickland'S speech.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 1:10:00 AM
Health and Human services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at the podium now
by Thomas H 9/5/2012 1:10:05 AM
I'm middle class and worse off than I was four years ago
by Donna Brazile via twitter 9/5/2012 1:10:15 AM
“@DLoesch: Hey! They said God!” and quoting scripture. We are having church. Join us Sister!
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 1:11:13 AM
Right now Kate Bolduan interviewing actors at the DNC: Alfre Woodward, John Leguizamo and Tim Daly.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 1:12:07 AM
Alfre Woodward was just on CNN, talking Obama. Here is a CNN interview with her last year.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 9/5/2012 1:12:29 AM
CNN's Brianna Keilar reports on who is in the VIP box at the DNC tonight: Senator John Kerry, Sen. Tom Carper, Gov. Deval Patrick of Massachusetts, Gov. Jack Markell of Delaware, Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, former Gov. Ted Strickland.
by Kman 9/5/2012 1:13:08 AM
Obama saved the auto industry? Yeah right! He used our money!
by JF 9/5/2012 1:13:11 AM
$16 Trillion debt is not good for America

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