Dems head to Charlotte where karma, a serial cheater and humidity await

Illustration by J.K./The US ReportOn Day 2 of the 2012 Democratic National Convention, Chair Antonio Villaraigosa will wield his gavel to officially open proceedings in Charlotte, North Carolina.

What with all the naysaying and scorn Democrats heaped on Republicans in Tampa—some celebs even wished death upon Republicans—it’s safe to say the party of the donkey could well experience some Karma whiplash.

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Tampa and Charlotte gear up for convention-goers and record numbers of media

Ahead of the convention, the addition of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) has energized the Romney campaign and pleased many at the grassroots level. (Camera shot from TV; The US Report)

Tampa (Fla.) will turn red beginning on August 27 and Charlotte (N.C.) will turn blue the week of Labor Day as both national parties hold their conventions.  

It’s likely business owners will welcome the potential uptick in sales. It's a given that record numbers of media will descend on both cities, but numbers cited by the GOP are startling.

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Weather forecasts and some factoids about the GOP and Democrats’ conventions

Republican symbol from GOP.comThe Republican National Convention in Tampa (Fla.) and the Democrats’ gathering in Charlotte (N.C.) will be held roughly midway through hurricane season, 2012.

Do convention-goers have any cause to worry? Besides that, what makes each convention city special? Both Florida and North Carolina are, in case you didn’t know, considered swing states in the 2012 General Election.

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Dems still looking for toilet vendors for Charlotte convention

If outdoor activities are planned, bring the bug repellent. (Photo: USDA)September is just around the corner, and the Democrats are finalizing plans for their big convention in Charlotte (N.C.) over Labor Day week. Top of the list of businesses the convention planners are looking for: providers of toilets.

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