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Harvey Gantt to Shape Charlotte's Plan for Democratic National Convention in 2012

-Mary C. Curtis

Gantt served as mayor of Charlotte from 1983 to 1987 and twice ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate against Republican Jesse Helms.

Rebellious Arizona -- the Perfect Venue for Next Week's Tea Party Summit

-Suzi Parker

The Tea Party Patriots chose Arizona to host their big shindig as a show of support. Tea Partiers identify with Arizona's anti-government streak on issues ranging from immigration to bills that would nullify federal law there.

How Do N.C. Republicans View Democrats' 2012 Charlotte Convention?

-Mary C. Curtis

Republicans backed bringing the convention to Charlotte, but if Democrats chose the city to signal their intention to run a competitive campaign in the South, GOP leaders say they relish the fight.

Democrats Pick Charlotte: Southern Charm Meets Political Steel

-Mary C. Curtis

Charlotte aced out St. Louis to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention due in large part to its economic success story.

New RNC Chief Reince Priebus Fires GOP Convention Staff

-Christopher Weber

Just days after being elected the head of of the Republican National Committee, Reince Priebus has sacked the staff involved in planning for the 2012 GOP convention.

New RNC Chief Reince Priebus 'Never Forgot the Roots of the Party'

-Christopher Weber

We're going to be hearing a lot of the hardworking Midwesterner with the uncommon name in the next two years, as he tries to unify the membership and organize the muddled finances of the Republican National Committee.

Charlotte a Step Closer to Bringing 2012 Democratic Convention South?

-Mary C. Curtis

Charlotte, N.C. is competing with three Midwestern cities for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Will Democrats head South in a bid to cut into GOP territory?

Can Charlotte Regain Its New South Swagger With 2012 Democratic Convention?

-Mary C. Curtis

Hurt by the financial crisis, the second largest banking center in the U.S. after New York could use the money and publicity generated by a national political convention.

Four Cities in the Running for 2012 Democratic Convention

-Christopher Weber

Charlotte, N.C., Cleveland, Minneapolis and St. Louis will compete to host the 2012 Democratic Convention.

Second Tea Party Convention Postponed Until Fall

-Christopher Weber

Blaming poor planning and summer heat, organizers have postponed a planned "unity" convention for the Tea Party movement.

Sarah Palin Tells NRA Convention Obama Would Ban Guns if He Could

-Mary C. Curtis

Sarah Palin told NRA members that President Obama and his allies would ban guns "if they thought they could get away with it."

GOP Chooses Tampa for 2012 Republican National Convention

-Christopher Weber

Tampa, Fla., has been chosen as the site for the 2012 Republican National Convention, which will nominate the party's candidate for president.

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