Politics

NC candidate McCrory looks to capitalize on Walker endorsement

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker spoke alongside fellow GOP party member and former Charlotte mayor, Pat McCrory, promoting the North Carolina gubernatorial nominee’s “comeback” campaign to a small group of local party supporters in Burlington on Tuesday.

DNC: God and the DNC Platform

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DNC: First Amendment Rights of Protesters

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DNC: Interesting Souvenirs

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DNC: A closer look at social media

Steve Roth gives you the lowdown. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

DNC: Charlotte Catholics want election to be about more than abortion

The Catholic Church is often seen as one of the premier pro-life advocacy groups in American politics.

DNC: Joaquin Castro

An interview with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro, twin brother of Keynote speaker Julian Castro [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

DNC: A Walk-and-Talk with Geraldo Rivera

ELN spoke with Geraldo Rivera while he was on his way to get a beer. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

DNC: Chris Cillizza on whether college students are educated enough to vote

Brennan McGovern and Joe Bruno interview Washington Post reporter, Chris Cillizza on whether college students are educated enough to vote. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

Obama focuses on economy, power of the people in acceptance speech

Before a packed Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC, President Barack Obama accepted the nomination to run as the Democratic candidate for president. The majority of his speech was focused on the economy, along with the notion of hope and the importance of having a voice in the election.

DNC: Joel Stein

ELN interviewed Time columnist Joel Stein about his time at the DNC. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

DNC: Ed Gordon

Ed Gordon of BET's "Weekly with Ed Gordon" on why it is important for college students to vote. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

DNC: Day 3 in pictures

Protesters With Opposite Views Find Common Ground

A faith-based protest got heated outside of the Charlotte Convention Center Wednesday morning, when a demonstrator accused America of moving away from God. "The Democratic National Convention has come to the conclusion that they don't need God anymore," said Reverand Flip Benham, bellowing into the megaphone at the Operation Save America demonstration. Other protesters holding signs that condemn abortion, homosexuality and other Biblical sins supported Benham, the director of Operation Save America.

Michael Nutter on Obama's work for college students

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter shares his opinion on why this is an election for young people. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

Protests Preview

Here's a look at what's been going on outside the Charlotte convention center: ELN was there during the abortion debate this afternoon. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

DNC: Julian Castro

DNC keynote speaker Julian Castro on why young people should vote in the upcoming election. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

DNC Burlington Protestors in Charlotte

Protestors came from all over the country to let their voices be heard at the DNC. Jason Puckett found some local protestors who shared their opinions. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

DNC Women's Caucus meets in Charlotte

Nicole Chadwick visited the Democratic Women's Caucus and learned why their vote is so important in this election. [div class="alignleft"] [/div] Speakers include former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and President of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards.

Q&A with SGA Executive President Darien Flowers

You recently gave a speech at convocation. How did you decide the most important things to tell the incoming class? In preparation for convocation, I reflected on what my experiences have been over the last 3 years of my life.