How many people were at the 2012 Democratic National Convention?

Charlotte had beaten three other finalists, Cleveland, Minneapolis and St. Louis. It was expected that Charlotte’s hosting of this event would generate more than $150 million for Charlotte and surrounding metropolitan areas and bring over 35,000 delegates and visitors.

When was Obama’s keynote address?

The keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention (DNC) was given by the Illinois State Senator, United States senatorial candidate, and future President Barack Obama on the night of Tuesday, July 27, 2004, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Where did the Democratic Party hold its 2008 Democratic National Convention to pick a presidential and vice presidential candidate?

The convention was held in Denver, Colorado, from August 25 to 28, 2008, at the Pepsi Center. Senator Barack Obama from Illinois gave his acceptance speech on August 28 at Invesco Field in what the party called an “Open Convention”.

What city was the Republican National Convention held 2012?

Prominent members of the party delivered speeches and discussed the convention theme, “A Better Future.” The convention was held during the week of August 27, 2012, in Tampa, Florida at the Tampa Bay Times Forum (now Amalie Arena).

Who was Obama’s Democratic rival in 2008?

Obama won by a more than two-to-one margin over Clinton, gaining 55% of the vote to her 27% and Edwards’s 18%.

Who are pledged delegates?

Pledged delegates are elected or chosen at the state or local level, with the understanding that they will support a particular candidate at the convention.

How many electoral votes must a candidate win to secure the presidency?

How many electoral votes are necessary to win the presidential election? 270. In order to become president, a candidate must win more than half of the votes in the Electoral College.