2012 Conventions live blog

3rd & 7 37yd

by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 9:32:28 PM
Speaking now: John Perez, speaker and member of the California State Assembly
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 9:33:34 PM
And at the stage now: Tom Menino, Mayor of Boston
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 9:36:16 PM
ICYMI: Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas recited the pledge of allegiance on day two of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 9:38:03 PM
Boston Mayor Tom Menino attacks Romney's record as governor in Massachusetts, says "Romney made a lot of decisions that were bad for our state."
by AkogsFMP 9/5/2012 10:18:45 PM
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa should be very ashamed of himself for they way he botched that vote!! From what I could hear it was very close but he just did what he was "ordered" to do. That was not very democratic! It was laughable and embarassing! Geez!!!! What a joke!
by tatertaut 9/5/2012 10:19:01 PM
Wow! Just keep voting even if the answer is clearly NAY!
by Dana Bash via twitter 9/5/2012 10:33:24 PM
Pic: how cool is this? There are charging stations around the Dnc arena. Modern day phone booth I guess p.twimg.com
by CNN's Kevin Liptak 9/5/2012 10:34:37 PM
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York is at the podium now, talking about his dad
by Peter Hamby via twitter edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 10:57:47 PM
Dick Harpootlian tells CNN he is not apologizing after he compared Nikki Haley to Eva Braun > on.cnn.com
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 11:33:57 PM
"Video: Women of the US Senate" just played, Democratic women of the Senate taking the stage now..

Democratic women of the US House of Representatives addressed the convention Tuesday
by ammnjay 9/5/2012 11:35:22 PM
if romney and ryan have SO MANY SOLUTIO9NS. WHY did they not help President Obama and this adminstration ?
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 11:36:00 PM
"For the first two years of his presidency, his entire party controlled all of government," said Paul Ryan. Interview with Piers Morgan airing live now on CNN.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 11:36:58 PM
Piers asking the 'Romney in '94 on abortion' question. "People change their minds," says Paul Ryan. "Mitt Romney's position is extremely clear."
by PatRichards 9/5/2012 11:37:16 PM
How can anyone believe anything Ryan says when most of what comes out of his mouth is lies?
by JP 9/5/2012 11:37:17 PM
Behind closed doors, if the Dems were honest ( not their nature I know ), they would tell you thurs. speech is being moved indoors not because of the weather but because they don't have enough interest to fill an outdoor venue.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 11:37:43 PM
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 9/5/2012 11:37:52 PM
Sen. Barbara Mikulski on the women of the U.S. Senate: "We work on macro issues and macaroni and cheese issues."
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 11:38:45 PM
"I do think he's an effective VP for Mitt Romney at the moment," said Piers Morgan of Paul Ryan.
by John King via twitter 9/5/2012 11:39:26 PM
Women of the Senate @ #dnc2012 part of effort to maximize gender gap. #cnnelections instagr.am
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 11:40:08 PM
Here comes a CNN Reality Check with Tom Foreman and Erin Burnett. They will tell you what's true and false. Live now on CNN.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 11:40:44 PM
Here's another fact check, from last night: "About those 4.5 million jobs..."
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 11:42:42 PM
A Convention Flashback now on CNN: here's a flashback to 1984 as well.
by ms 9/5/2012 11:42:49 PM
None" wasn't a choice but I believe it would have been very popular
by Bob 9/5/2012 11:42:53 PM
Paul ryan need to stop false statement and start telling the truth
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 11:44:27 PM
Arne Duncan, US Secretary of Education, on stage now, touting President Obama education policy
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/5/2012 11:45:16 PM
Anyone know the trivia answer?
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/5/2012 11:45:55 PM
"This year alone, (Obama) helped nearly 10 million students afford a college education... his opponent believes very differently," says Duncan, also says under Romney/Ryan budget plan education would be cut by 20 percent.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/6/2012 2:16:15 AM
Speaking now: Elizabeth Warren, candidate for the US Senate in Massachusetts
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/6/2012 2:16:33 AM
Crowding chanting, "Warren, Warren.."
by Peter Hamby via twitter 9/6/2012 2:16:51 AM
and now, the moment @brianjameswalsh has been waiting for ...
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/6/2012 2:17:43 AM
Julian Castro and Joaquin Castro are sitting with Michelle Obama now in the VIP area.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/6/2012 2:18:47 AM
"I sure never believed I would be the warm up act for President Clinton," said Warren to the DNC, adding that Clinton had to the good sense to marry one of the "coolest" women around, Sec. of State Hillary Clinton
by Erin Burnett via twitter 9/6/2012 2:19:03 AM
GM Fact: Shares must rise to $52-$60 for taxpayer breakeven on bailout (jefferies/morningstar). GM close tdy: $21.76 #dnc2012 @tomforemancnn
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 9/6/2012 2:19:38 AM
CNN's Ashley Killough has this background on Warren and her race for the Senate: www.cnn.com
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/6/2012 2:19:47 AM
Here are some excerpts from Elizabeth Warren's speech.
by John King via twitter 9/6/2012 2:19:50 AM
Packed #dnc2012 hall. Elizabeth Warren up. POTUS @barackobama Abt to arrive. Bill Clinton on deck. #cnnelec instagr.am
by John King via twitter 9/6/2012 2:20:33 AM
How the Jewish vote could swing this election VIDEO: bit.ly #dnc2012 #platformmess #magicwall
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/6/2012 2:21:24 AM
First lady Michelle Obama sits with her brother Craig Robinson along with Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden watching US Senate candidate in Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren speak ahead of Bill Clinton's prime time address to officially enter President Obama's name into nomination as the Democratic candidate (Getty Images)
by John King via twitter 9/6/2012 2:22:30 AM
Senate stakes as MA candidate Elizabeth Warren addresses #dnc2012 #cnnelections instagr.am
by Dkash 9/6/2012 2:23:39 AM
Elizabeth Warren just admitted that the new democrats are progressives. Look up progressives and see if you still want to vote Obama.
by Donna Brazile via twitter 9/6/2012 2:25:10 AM
"The most important question is, what kind of country do you want to live in?" Clinton is coming up at #DNC2012:http://barackobama.com/live
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 9/6/2012 2:26:06 AM
Warren attacks the GOP presidential rival: "Republican's vision is clear; I got mine, the rest of you are on their own."

"Mitt Romney is the guy who said corporations are people," said Warren. "No, Governor Romney, corporations are not people. People have hearts..."
by Gregory Wallace, CNN edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/6/2012 2:28:12 AM
President Barack Obama's motorcade has arrived at the convention hall. His wife, Vice President Joe Biden, and Jill Biden are already in the hall.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/6/2012 2:31:24 AM
by Gregory Wallace, CNN edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 9/6/2012 2:36:01 AM
CNN's Paul Steinhauser reports Obama will appear onstage with Clinton tonight.

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