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    Now It's the Democrats' Turn

    The DNC opens today in Charlotte, North Carolina. With so many people still hurting, what can the President do to bring disappointed voters back to the fold?

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 4, 2012 • 50m Listen

    The DNC opens today in Charlotte, North Carolina. With so many people still hurting, what can the President do to bring disappointed voters back to the fold? Also, the new anti-Obama movie that's drawing crowds.

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    1. 0:00

      The Democrats Get Down to Business

      Mitt Romney has taken heat for not being specific about proposals for turning the country around. Now it's the President's turn. Barack Obama has not laid out a specific second-term agenda, and Democrats have fumbled the ball when Paul Ryan asks, “Are you better off than four years ago?"

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      46 min
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      Anti-Obama Movie Draws Crowds

      Is it a documentary or a feature-length attack ad?  The new film 2016: Obama's America has already grossed more than $20 million. Ted Johnson covers the intersection of politics and entertainment for the show business publication Variety .

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      39 min
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      Warren Olney

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Director of Content, News

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    2 stories
    1. 0:0046 min

      The Democrats Get Down to Business

    2. 45:3339 min

      Anti-Obama Movie Draws Crowds

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