The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) regretfully announced today that President Obama and Vice President Biden’s nomination acceptance speeches, originally planned for Bank of America Stadium on Thursday, September 6, will be moved to Time Warner Cable Arena due to severe weather forecasts.
More than 65,000 Americans obtained community credentials to attend the event. They will be invited to still take part in history as the President will host a conference call tomorrow afternoon specifically for credentialholders so he may address them directly. Call-in information will be emailed to community credentialholders. The DNCC also said plans will be made to ensure that those unable to attend the nomination acceptance will be invited to see the President between now and election day.
With safety for all the attendees being the ultimate concern, DNCC CEO Steve Kerrigan said, “We have been monitoring weather forecasts closely and several reports predict thunderstorms in the area, therefore we have decided to move Thursday’s proceedings to Time Warner Cable Arena to ensure the safety and security of our delegates and convention guests.”
The excitement and enthusiasm for the event had been building in Charlotte and across the country over the last several weeks. Supporters are encouraged to sustain that enthusiasm by fulfilling the original intent of the President’s public nomination acceptance: Americans coming together with their friends and neighbors to watch and participate in history. Americans everywhere are asked to join with others to watch tomorrow night’s proceedings, and engage in an ongoing dialogue about the country’s future. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter @DemConvention using hashtag #DNC2012.
Community Credential Holders–No More Access was originally published on foxync.com
