PHOTOS: Preparing for the DNC

 

Protesters sit on the ground in protest during a demonstration in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sept. 4, ahead of the opening of the Democratic National Convention. (Mladen ANTONOVMLADEN/AFP PHOTO)

Supporters of Planned Parenthood shout slogans and wave banners during a rally in support of U.S. President Barack Obama in Charlotte ahead of the opening of the DNC. (Mladen ANTONOVMLADEN/AFP PHOTO)

The 3rd grade class from Concord, North Carolina, practices the Pledge of Allegiance at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 4, 2012 ahead of events on the first day of the Democratic National Convention. (Stan HONDASTAN/GettyImages)

Democratic Convention Chair Antonio Villaraigosa speaks to the media at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte. (Stan HONDASTAN/GettyImages)

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally at Norfolk State University on Sept. 4 in Norfolk, Virginia. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Janelle Monae performs on the main stage at the Carolina Fest street fair during preparations for the convention on Sept. 3. (ROBYN BECKROBYN BECK/AFP)

U.S. President Barack Obama is seen in a video on the main stage in the Time Warner Cable Arena Sept. 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina as preparations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention continue. (Stan HONDASTAN/AFP PHOTO)

Glee actress Amber Riley sings at a soundcheck during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on Sept. 4.(Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Delegate programs are left on seats during Democratic National Convention preparations. (Kevork Djansezjan/Getty Images)

Cinco Guillen, 2, of Rio Grande City, Texas wears a pink campaign cowboy hat and matching boots with her dad Ryan Guillen as they wait for the start of the DNC. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)