Election 2012

Photos from the 2012 elections.

Full gallery »Swing State; Voter Turnout

  • Corey Perrine/Staff Mitt Romney delivers a speech Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff From left, Andy Ramoknik, Bill Clinton, and Mary Benson joke with each other while they wait to see Arizona Senator John McCain speak at the Allied Veterans Center in Jacksonville on Tuesday September 18, 2012. Veterans of all ages along with Mitt Romney supporters packed into the small hall to listen the McCain.
  • FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2012 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. It's more than President Barack Obama's lackluster debate performance that has some Democrats on edge a month from Election Day. Party loyalists, both in Washington and in battleground states, are fretting that Obama's campaign has been slow to rebound after Republican Mitt Romney's commanding debate. They're worried that the Democratic ticket isn't aggressive enough in blocking Romney's post-debate pivot to the political center. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
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  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney shakes hands during a campaign rally at the U.S. Cellular Center on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012 in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
  • President Barack Obama waves as he arrives at a campaign event at the University of Miami, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)


Full gallery »Swing State; Miami and Hialeah

  • Corey Perrine/Staff Jose Flores Smith, originally from Cuba, is seen at his Smith Gardens Apartment home on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 in Hialeah, FL. The spanish-speaking community, heavily comprised of Cuban immigrants will be pivotal in this year's election. The area is traditionally known as a politically red area. Smith lives off $653 dollars of Social Security a month. His rent is $550 dollars. Currently his air conditioning window unit is broken to his studio apartment. 'It's hot,' Smith said. 'They haven't fixed it yet.' Smith has an appointment to become a U.S. Citizen Oct. 11, two days shy of the voter registration cutoff. 'I like Obama, he has more spirit than Romney.'
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A woman on Palm Avenue sells fruit and vegetables Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 in Hialeah. The spanish-speaking community, heavily comprised of Cuban immigrants will be pivotal in this year's election. The area is traditionally known as a politically red area.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Campaign signs and advertisements are tossed aside in front of a family clinic on a main road in Hialeah, Fla. Cubans making up the majority of the population of Hialeah, tend to vote republican.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Mayor Carlos Hernandez, center, visits the John F. Kennedy Library for the annual Literacy Fair in Hialeah, Fla. He poses for a portrait with participants of the event who have dressed as characters from children's literature. Hernandez is a republican, and has served as the Mayor of Hialeah, since May of 2011. Originally from Cuba, he spent the majority of his upbringing in Hialeah.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A woman with an umbrella walks on Palm Avenue Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 in Hialeah. The spanish-speaking community, heavily comprised of Cuban immigrants will be pivotal in this year's election. The area is traditionally known as a politically red area.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff A wall of framed photographs, showcases famous people and politicians that have stopped in Casa Marin, a popular Cuban restaurant in Hialeah, Fla. As a republican, restaurant owner Diosdado Marin warmly welcomes republican politicians to the restaurant. Here, Marin, right, stands with president elect, Mitt Romney, center, during a visit to the restaurant.


Full gallery »Swing State: Kissimmee

  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Buttons, stickers, and signs were in full force by supporters of President Barack Obama at the Kissimmee Civic Center on Saturday September 8, 2012.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Attendees wait outside the Kissimmee Civic Center on Saturday September 8, 2012 to be let inside to watch President Barack Obama speak.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff President Barack Obama addresses a large crowd at the Kissimmee Civic Center on Saturday September 8, 2012.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff President Barack Obama addresses a large crowd at the Kissimmee Civic Center on Saturday September 8, 2012.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Attendees wait outside the Kissimmee Civic Center on Saturday September 8, 2012 to be let inside to watch President Barack Obama speak.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff President Barack Obama waves to supporters after addressing the crowd at a campaign event at the Kissimmee Civic Center on Saturday September 8, 2012.


Full gallery »Marco Island City Council Candidates Forum

  • Timekeeper Sandi Riedemann signals a candidate his time is running out. The second of four city council candidate forums was held Tuesday evening at the Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Moderator Craig Woodward stresses he is not a 'replacement ref.' The second of four city council candidate forums was held Tuesday evening at the Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Looking just a bit like Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper,' candidates Jerry Gibson, Larry Honig, Paul Meyer, Amadeo Petricca, Frank Recker, Larry Sacher, Duane Thomas, and Wayne Waldack sit at the long table. The second of four city council candidate forums was held Tuesday evening at the Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The candidates listen as moderator Craig Woodward closes the event. The second of four city council candidate forums was held Tuesday evening at the Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent


Full gallery »Swing State; Florida's capital

  • Scott McIntyre / Staff A student makes their way to class on Florida State University's campus on Friday September 20, 2012.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff In the early morning hours, a painter retouches the windows of a downtown window in Tallahassee.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff Rush hour traffic in Downtown Tallahassee.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff Members of the Clemency Board from left, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Governor Rick Scott, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, and Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam listen to a citizen's plea in the Cabinet Meeting Room in Tallahassee on Thursday September 20, 2012.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff While students of Florida State University make their way to class, Gladys Norbiga tries to get their attention to come and talk with her and other members of Power Vote on FSU's campus on Friday September 20, 2012.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff Sean Donovan, left, and Jonathan Rees chat over drinks at the bar, Level 8, in Downtown Tallahassee. Rees and Donovan are a part of the Tallahassee Network of Young Professionals.


Full gallery »Swing State: Florida's Panhandle

  • Scott McIntyre / Staff Maas Coffee Roasters owner Jim Maas stands for a portrait during a Friday night Art Walk in Fort Walton Beach.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff Smoke rises from a cook's smoker during a local BBQ festival in Fort Walton Beach.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff Volkswagen fans and owners look on the various vehicles while children compete in a hoola hoop contest during 'Bugs On The Bayou,' a Volkswagen show in Niceville, FL.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff Kenneth Barton shows off his multiple ribbons and trophies he received at a BBQ festival in Fort Walton Beach on Saturday September 22, 2012.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff Visitors at the Air Force Armament Museum on Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach on Friday September 21, 2012.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff Scene from a Friday night Art Walk in Downtown Fort Walton Beach on Friday September 21, 2012.


Full gallery »2012 Vice Presidential Debate

  • Vice President Joe Biden, left, and Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, shake hands following their the vice presidential debate at Centre College, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Danville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
  • Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Vice President Joe Biden pass each other after the vice presidential debate at Centre College, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Danville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, makes a point during the vice presidential debate with Vice President Joe Biden at Centre College, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Danville, Ky. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the vice presidential debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, at Centre College, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Danville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
  • Vice President Joe Biden and Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin participate in the vice presidential debate at Centre College, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Danville, Ky. (AP Photo/Pool-Michael Reynolds)
  • Supporters of Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, gather at the Holiday Inn Express in Janesville, Wis. to watch his debate with Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/The Janesville Gazette, Mark Kauzlarich)


Full gallery »Swing State: Duval County

  • Scott McIntyre / Staff From left, Andy Ramoknik, Bill Clinton, and Mary Benson joke with each other while they wait to see Arizona Senator John McCain speak at the Allied Veterans Center in Jacksonville on Tuesday September 18, 2012. Veterans of all ages along with Mitt Romney supporters packed into the small hall to listen the McCain.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff Scenes from the around the political landscape of Jacksonville, FL.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff On a rainy morning in Downtown Jacksonville, a commuter passes under the Jacksonville Skyway. The train can take people through a 2.5 mile course throughout the city.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff William Ingram, 88, center in hat, is reflected by a mirror while he listens to Arizona Senator John McCain speak to a packed hall at the Allied Veterans Center in Jacksonville on Tuesday September 18, 2012. McCain passed through town on a tour through Florida to speak in support of Mitt Romney.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff Voter registration forms are displayed prominently at the Pure Profection barber shop in Jacksonville. Along with the registration forms, Barack Obama posters are spread all over the barber shop.
  • Scott McIntyre / Staff Dana Miller, right, trims Tra Stokes hair on a slow Tuesday at Pure Profection in Jacksonville on Sept. 18, 2012. Miller helps along with the fellow barbers registering people to vote as well as being a Barack Obama supporter. Miller says that he believes there are problems with both the democrats and the republicans and he hopes that problems can be resolved by both parties working together.


Full gallery »Swing State; Boca Raton and Boynton Beach

  • Corey Perrine/Freelance Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at the Embassy Suites in Boca Raton. about Over 500 people came out to support Victory 2012 Rally sponsored by The Republican Jewish Coalition. Speakers included Congressman Allen West State Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff, Candidate for the US House of Representatives (FL-22) Adam Hasner, Candidate, US House of Representatives (FL-23) Karen Harrington, Chairman of the Broward County Republican Party Richard DeNapoli, and Chairman of the Palm Beach County Republican Party Sid Dinerstein.
  • Corey Perrine/Freelance Al Drelich, left, and C.J. Sculnik, talk strategy while canvassing Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, with on Colorado Circle at a suburb in western Boca Raton. Members of the Republican Jewish Coalition spent their morning cold-calling and canvassing neighborhoods with political pamphlets in support of Mitt Romney.
  • Alan Bergstein of Boca Raton kisses the hand of U.S. Rep. Allen West, R-Plantation, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at the Embassy Suites in Boca Raton. The Republican Jewish Coalition held a 2012 Victory Rally to drum up support against the Democrats. West, a popular if polarizing GOP up-and-comer, was supporting Mitt Romney's presidential platform with an emphasis on Israel. 'I contacted him (West) when he was overseas and we've had a great relationship since,' Bergstein said. 'He's like my adopted son.'
  • Corey Perrine/Freelance Wendi Lipsich, an aide for U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Boca Raton, talks about her passion for the Obama administration and the misconception that he has not visited Israel. She also announces that Madelyn Albright will be visiting soon. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 at South County Civic Center in Delray Beach, Fla, a group of The Kings Point Democratic Club met for their monthly meeting. The group stressed on learning upcoming amendments on the ballot, stopping Mitt Romney, Women's rights and the importance of supporting Israel.
  • Corey Perrine/Freelance Frank Lee waives the Israeli flag Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at the Embassy Suites in Boca Raton. about Over 500 people came out to support Victory 2012 Rally sponsored by The Republican Jewish Coalition. Speakers included U.S. Congressman Allen West, State Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff, Candidate for the US House of Representatives (FL-22) Adam Hasner, Candidate, US House of Representatives (FL-23) Karen Harrington, Chairman of the Broward County Republican Party Richard DeNapoli, and Chairman of the Palm Beach County Republican Party Sid Dinerstein.
  • Corey Perrine/Freelance A life-size cutout of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is seen juxtaposed with Fox News broadcasting poll predictions and President Obama on the screen Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 at the Mitt Romney Victory Office in Boca Raton. At the time of the broadcast it was predicting a 4 to 5 percent margin in favor of Obama.


Full gallery »Florida, A Swing State: Space Coast and Fort Pierce

  • David Albers/Staff - Val Sirmons, of Fort Pierce, is hugged by fellow volunteer Juanita Jackson after sharing stories of her parents facing serious illness at a Women for Obama 'Multiply Your Voice' Organizing Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Fort Pierce, Fla.
  • David Albers/Staff - Fort Pierce mayoral candidate Vince Gaskin, left, greets 80-year-old Wayne Corfman, of Fort Pierce, as Gaskin circulates with his campaign manager Cleaver Hayling, center, at a weekly farmer's market at the waterfront in downtown Fort Pierce on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.
  • David Albers/Staff - Volunteer David Parada, of Fort Pierce, helps to draw attention to a voter registration effort at a weekly farmer's market at the waterfront downtown in Fort Pierce on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.
  • David Albers/Staff - Obama supporter Marjorie Harrell sits at her desk in the Democratic Party volunteer office she helps to run on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Fort Pierce, Fla. Harrell said she works daily to register voters and battle misconceptions about voting rights.
  • David Albers/Staff - Obama supporter Marjorie Harrell sits at her desk in the Democratic Party volunteer office she helps to run on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Fort Pierce, Fla. Harrell said she works daily to register voters and battle misconceptions about voting rights.
  • David Albers/Staff - Vera Harrell, Alfreda Wright and Robert Wright, left to right, visit together after a Women for Obama 'Multiply Your Voice' Organizing Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Fort Pierce, Fla.


Full gallery »Swing State Series, Lee County

  • Corey Perrine/Staff Christopher Black, 73 rests in a chair outside his apartment home on Delaware Road Thursday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Lehigh Acres. On his chest is a two year-old scar from surgery to open up a blood clot. He attributes the success of that surgery by having a working health care system in place. Black has been in the States since leaving his homeland of Cuba 55 years ago. 'Obama is the only one -- nobody else,' Black said. 'He's the best president. He's honest. He doesn't want war; he wants peace.'
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks to a crowd outside of a foreclosed home in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday afternoon. Romney, along with fellow candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are making several campaign stops across Florida during the primary.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff The house at 2929 17th Street SW still sits vacant in Lehigh Acres Thursday, Sept. 5, 2012. This is the site where presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke previously Jan. 24, 2012.
  • President Barack Obama addresses the audience during the town hall meeting to talk about his stimulus package Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Harborside Events Center in Fort Myers, Fla. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A view from Tryon Court Sept. 5, 2012, one can see foreclosed homes on Mercedes Court in Lehigh Acres. The community continues to remain heavily uninhibited after the big economic recession that occurred in 2007-08. Some houses were completed while others remain partially constructed.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Dolores Curll plays her husband, Walter Curll, in a game of cards Sept. 4, 2012, at the Lehigh Acres Senior Center. Dolores commented that the economy was 'Lousy. He's (Obama) ruined everything. The economy is terrible.' However, Walter remained undecided on his choice for president at the time.


Full gallery »Swing State Series, Hillsborough County Florida

  • William DeShazer/Staff Odelma Matos, part owner of La Faraona Cigars in Ybor City rolls cigars in her shop on Thursday Sep. 6, 2012. Matos has been making cigars for over 25 years and recently opened her shop Ybor City.
  • William DeShazer/Staff An old window display welcomes visitors in town for the Republican National Convention in Ybor City on Thursday Sep. 6, 2012.
  • William DeShazer/Staff The sun rises over downtown Tampa on Friday Sep. 7, 2012.
  • William DeShazer/Staff At West Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant in Tampa, Fla. on Thursday Sep. 6, 2012.
  • William DeShazer/Staff The Young Democrats of Hillsborough County volunteers look on as President Barack Obama gives his Democratic National Convention speech during watch party at their Tampa offices on Thursday Sep. 6, 2012.
  • William DeShazer/Staff An anti President Elect Mitt Romney sticker is shown on a lamp post in Ybor City on Thursday Sep. 6, 2012.


Full gallery »Swing State Graphics

  • Swing State: Leon County
  • Swing State: Brevard County
  • Swing State: Palm Beach County
  • Swing State: Duval County
  • Swing State: Lee County
  • Swing State: Osceola County


Full gallery »Mitt Romney speaks in St. Petersburg

  • Corey Perrine/Staff Mitt Romney shakes hands with supporters after delivering a speech Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Helena Rodriguez of St. Petersburg, shows off her American spirit in sequins and buttons Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day. Originally from Cuba she proudly states, 'I'm an American with an accent,' Rodrigues said.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Ever since the budget would be cut from Public Broad Casting Sesame Street's Big Bird rendition has been on the campaign trail, played by Kofi Hunt of St. Petersbug and over-sized Mitt Romney played by Miguel Gonzalez of Tampa Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Joan Riordon, center, of Seminole Pam Bollenbacher, right, of Safety Harbor and Elizabeth Cuevas of Sarasota, center left, yell back at Obama supporters by singing a rendition of Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Supporters cheer on Mitt Romney as he enters the park Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A baby gets a better view of Mitt Romney from his father Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.


Full gallery »MICA's Marco City Council Candidate Forum

  • Charlotte Roman rings the bell to end a candidate's time for an answer, as Christine DeSantis, rear, keeps time. MICA's City Council Candidate Forum was held Wednesday evening at Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • MICA executive director Ruth McCann moderates the discussion. MICA's City Council Candidate Forum was held Wednesday evening at Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • A standing room only crowd fills the room to hear eight of nine candidates. MICA's City Council Candidate Forum was held Wednesday evening at Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • MICA board member Jim Curran helps fill in the few empty seats before the debate. MICA's City Council Candidate Forum was held Wednesday evening at Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • A standing room only crowd fills the room to hear eight of nine candidates. MICA's City Council Candidate Forum was held Wednesday evening at Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Jerry Gibson, from left, Ken Honecker, Larry Honig, Paul Mayer, Amadeo Petricca, Larry Sacher, Duane Thomas, and Wayne Waldack. MICA's City Council Candidate Forum was held Wednesday evening at Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent


Full gallery »2012 First Presidential Debate

  • President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney talk at the end of the first presidential debate in Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
  • Rowan University student Bilal Rice watches the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on television in Glassboro, N.J., Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Camden Courier-Post, Jose F. Moreno)
  • President Barack Obama, right, listens to Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney during the first presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
  • Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, left, and President Barack Obama speak during the first presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney participate in the first presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Pool-Michael Reynolds)
  • Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama answers questions during the first presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

The first presidential debate was held at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver.



Full gallery »VP Joe Biden in Fort Myers

  • William DeShazer/Staff Vice President Joe Biden addresses a packed auditorium at Lexington Middle School in Ft. Myers on Saturday Sept. 29, 2012.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Vice President Joe Biden makes shakes hands with supporters as he makes his way to the podium at Lexington Middle School in Ft. Myers on Saturday Sept. 29, 2012.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Buttons rest lined up for sale outside of the event where Vice President Joe Biden addressed a packed auditorium at Lexington Middle School in Ft. Myers on Saturday Sept. 29, 2012.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Lorrainne Schauer, left, of Cape Coral, fans off her friend, Josie Fisher, of Ft. Myers, while they wait in line to see Vice President Joe Biden at Lexington Middle School in Ft. Myers on Saturday Sept. 29, 2012.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Aryana Davis, 7, of Ft. Myers, waits in line with her family to see Vice President Joe Biden at Lexington Middle School in Ft. Myers on Saturday Sept. 29, 2012.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Vice President Joe Biden addresses a packed auditorium at Lexington Middle School in Ft. Myers on Saturday Sept. 29, 2012.

Vice President Joe Biden addresses a packed auditorium at Lexington Middle School in Fort Myers on Saturday Sept. 29, 2012.



Full gallery »Democratic National Convention: Thursday

  • President Barack Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
  • Former Florida Republican Gov. Charlie Crist addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
  • Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords waves after reciting the Pledge of Allegiance with Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
  • Actress Scarlett Johansson addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
  • Actors Jennifer Westfeldt and Jon Hamm are seen on the floor at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
  • Obama Campaign Co-Chair Eva Longoria waves after addressing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Scenes from Thursday's Democratic National Convention.



Full gallery » Democratic National Convention: Wednesday

  • President Barack Obama hugs former President Bill Clinton on stage at the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
  • Colorado delegates react as President Barack Obama is nominated for the Office of the President of the United States the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Los Angeles Mayor and Democratic Convention Chairman Antonio Villaraigosa speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
  • Former President Bill Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
  • Former President Bill Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
  • Vice President Joe Biden talks to first lady Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Scenes from the 2012 Democratic National Convention on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C.



Full gallery »Democratic National Convention heats up

  • North Carolina delegate Tiffany Peguise-Powers fashions her glasses at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • First lady Michelle Obama waves after addressing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • A police officer speaks to one of ten illegal immigrants blocking an uptown intersection near the site of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. Ten were arrested during what officials described as a nonviolent act of civil disobedience. The five women and five men who staged the sit-in were members of a group calling for comprehensive immigration reform. (AP Photo/The Charlotte Observer, Jeff Willhelm) LOCAL TV OUT (WSOC, WBTV, WCNC, WCCB); LOCAL PRINT OUT (CHARLOTTE BUSINESS JOURNAL, CREATIVE LOAFLING, CHARLOTEE WEEKLY, MECHLENBURG TIMES, CHARLOTTE MAGAZINE, CHARLOTTE PARENTS) LCOAL RADIO OUT (WBT)
  • Delegates wave the signs during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • In this image released by the White House, President Barack Obama and his daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, watch first lady Michelle Obama speak at the Democratic National Convention on television from the Treaty Room of the White House Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/The White House, Pete Souza)
  • Illegal immigrants block an uptown intersection near the site of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. Ten were arrested during what officials described as a nonviolent act of civil disobedience. The five women and five men who staged the sit-in were members of a group calling for comprehensive immigration reform. (AP Photo/The Charlotte Observer, Jeff Willhelm) LOCAL TV OUT (WSOC, WBTV, WCNC, WCCB); LOCAL PRINT OUT (CHARLOTTE BUSINESS JOURNAL, CREATIVE LOAFLING, CHARLOTEE WEEKLY, MECHLENBURG TIMES, CHARLOTTE MAGAZINE, CHARLOTTE PARENTS) LCOAL RADIO OUT (WBT)



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