Politicos, party officials, celebrities and more converged on Charlotte, N.C., from Sept. 4 to Sept. 6 for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. From rousing speeches by Michelle Obama, Deval Patrick and more, to the president's official acceptance of the Democratic nomination, this year's DNC was packed with memorable moments. The Root's D.C. insider, Nicole Venable, was there to snap scenes from this year's convention.
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The Root's D.C. insider, Nicole Venable, stands with Melanie Roussell, national press secretary for the Democratic National Committee.
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