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What to watch at the Democratic convention Tuesday

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The Associated Press

Published: Tuesday, Sept. 4 2012 6:44 a.m. MDT

First Lady Michelle Obama waves as she appears at the podium for a camera test on the stage at the Democratic National Convention inside Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012.

Jae C. Hong, Associated Press

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Some things to watch for at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday:

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Here are some things to watch for at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday:

1. THE DISAPPOINTMENT CHARGE: How will the first day's speakers address the Republican assertion that President Barack Obama's first term has been a "disappointment"? Will they tackle the notion head on?

2. THE FIRST LADY: Michelle Obama's main goal is to differentiate her husband from his Republican opponent, but she rarely mentions Mitt Romney by name. She'll wrap things up Tuesday night.

3. LONE STAR: The convention's keynote speaker, San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, is a rising Democratic star, and some speculate he could become the next governor of Texas — or even the first Hispanic president.

4. ROMNEY, REMOTELY: What will we hear from the newly minted GOP nominee as his rival has a moment in the spotlight? What will the Republicans' "counter-programming" be during the Democratic convention?

5. THE EMPTY CHAIR: Can Democrats capitalize on Clint Eastwood's unusual pop-culture moment last week, or even make political hay out of it? Or would it be smarter to stay away?

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Counter Intelligence
Salt Lake City, UT

I am really looking forward to Bill Clinton: who molested and harassed numerous women, but was forgiven by american feminists who clearly value power and ideological purity far more than they do other actual living breathing women. That will really More..

  • 9:11 a.m. Sept. 4, 2012
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MapleDon
Springville, UT

That's assuming that I will, and obviously meant as an encouragement to, watch it. I won't. I'm also absolutely certain that the mainstream media will put a very positive spin on it. There will be no criticism. No hard-hitting More..

  • 8:58 a.m. Sept. 4, 2012
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MapleDon
Springville, UT

@ Screwdriver

Where's the intolerance? If I don't side with you, then by default I'm intolerant, bigoted, homophobic, sexist, racist, and just plain evil. Right?

So what am I to think of someone, like you, who More..

  • 11:23 a.m. Sept. 4, 2012
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