Sep 6, 2012

Democratic National Convention enters the third day with singing, speeches, and protests. It’s highlight is President Barack Obama accepting his party’s nomination for president.

: Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and Democratic vice presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden wave after accepting the nomination during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

: President Barack Obama is joined on stage by his wife, Michelle, and daughters Malia (center) and Sasha at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Times Warner Cable Arena Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: A demonstrator holds up the peace sign while marching on the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (John Adkisson/Reuters)

: U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he arrives to address delegates during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 6, 2012. (Jason Reed/Reuters)

: Delegate Cindy Griggs of Nevada cries as she listens to U.S. Vice President Joe Biden address delegates during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 6, 2012. (Adrees Latif/Reuters)

: U.S. President Barack Obama hugs his wife Michelle Obama prior to addressing the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Eric Thayer/Reuters)

: Michigan delegates thank veterans for their service at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Times Warner Cable Arena Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Steve Jessmore/Myrtle Beach Sun-News/MCT)

: US President Barack Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 6, 2012. (Saul Loeb/AFP photo)

: A man holds up a sign reading “Bin Laden is dead! GM (General Motors) is alive!) at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 6, 2012 on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). US President Barack Obama is expected to accept the nomination from the DNC to run for a second term as president. (Robyn Beck/AFP photo)

: Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama waves on stage as he accepts the nomination for president during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: People wave American flags as Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on stage to accept the nomination for president during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

: Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on stage to accept the nomination for president during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

: (Left to right) Malia Obama, Sasha Obama, and First lady Michelle Obama watch as Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Delegates cheer U.S. Vice President Joe Biden as he addresses delegates during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 6, 2012. (Adrees Latif/Reuters)

: Vice President Joe Biden takes the stage at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Times Warner Cable Arena Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden takes the stage to address delegates at the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 6, 2012.

: A delegate holds a “thank you” sign while honoring American military personnel during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Eric Thayer/Reuters)

: Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden (Center) watches her husband US Vice President Joe Biden give his acceptance speech to run for a second term at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 6, 2012 on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Dr. Biden is seated next to First Lady Michelle Obama (Center, left) and her mother Marian Robinson. US President Barack Obama is expected to accept the nomination from the DNC to run for a second term as president later tonight. (Robyn Beck/AFP photo)

: A man holds a sign that says “Fired Up” as Democratic vice presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

: Second lady Dr. Jill Biden speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

: Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords blows a kiss after Giffords led the convention in the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters)

: Singer Mary J. Blige performs at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 6, 2012 on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). US President Barack Obama is expected to accept the nomination from the DNC to run for a second term as president. (Stan Honda/AFP photo)

: U.S. Senator and former Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry addresses delegates during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Jim Young/Reuters)

: Ronny Crawford of San Francisco wears a new tie he just bought at the Democratic National Convention 2012 at Time Warner Cable Arena September 6 2012 in Charlotte. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)

: A Maryland delegate wears a festive hat at the Democratic National Convention 2012 at Time Warner Cable Arena September 6 2012 in Charlotte. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)

: A delegate wears a dress bearing the likeness of U.S. President Barack Obama during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters)

: Delegates from Massachusetts dance to the song “Freedom!” during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 6, 2012. (Adrees Latif/Reuters)

: A delegate holds an “Obama cares” bumper sticker during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters)

: Arizona delegate Wayne Monton gives a double thumbs up as he listens to speakers during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 6, 2012. (Adrees Latif/Reuters)

: Obama Campaign Co-Chair Eva Longoria speaks to the audience at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 6, 2012 on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). US President Barack Obama is expected to accept the nomination from the DNC to run for a second term as president. (Robyn Beck/AFP photo)

: Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

: DNC Chair Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa talks with Democratic National Committee Chair, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

: People hold LGBT flags during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

: Attorney General of Delaware Beau Biden gestures on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

: A demonstrator (Left) confronts a police officer while marching during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (John Adkisson/Reuters)

: A delegate holds his mobile phone during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Eric Thayer/Reuters)

: U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) holds the gavel during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Jason Reed/Reuters)

: Singer Marc Anthony sings the national anthem during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Jason Reed/Reuters)

: Singer Marc Anthony sings the national anthem during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Jason Reed/Reuters)

: A delegate attends the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters)

: U.S. Rep. Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) speaks at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Times Warner Cable Arena Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: James Taylor performs at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Times Warner Cable Arena Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: James Rogers, CEO of Duke Energy, comes onstage at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Times Warner Cable Arena Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)

: North Carolina Delegates yell back and forth with Ohio delegates as they rev up prior to the start of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Times Warner Cable Arena Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Steve Jessmore/Myrtle Beach Sun-News/MCT)

: Honorary Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee GLBT Council Barney Frank speaks at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 6, 2012 on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). US President Barack Obama is expected to accept the nomination from the DNC to run for a second term as president. (Stan Honda/AFP photo)

: Member of the US House of Representatives, North Carolina, Mel L. Watt speaks at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 6, 2012 on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). US President Barack Obama is expected to accept the nomination from the DNC to run for a second term as president.

: A lone protestor carries a sign through downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, near the Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). US President Barack Obama is expected to accept the nomination from the DNC to run for a second term as president. (Robyn Beck/AFP photo)

: Sheriff Michael Johnson of Clayton County, Georgia directs traffic at the corner of West 5th Street and North Tryon Street near the Time Warner Cable Arena September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina on the final day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Johnson and his fellow sheriffs use humor in their moves as they direct traffic and pedestrians. (Stan Honda/AFP photo)

: A man bows his head as President, National Latino Evangelical Coalition Rev. Gabriel Salguero gives an invocation during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

: Attendees sing and dance as musician James Taylor performs on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

: People run for cover from the pouring rain during the final day of the Democratic National Convention outside the Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Musician Marc Anthony performs for a soundcheck during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

: Renee Watson of San Antonio, TX wears a cowboy hat decorated with campaign buttons during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

: A totebag bearing U.S. President Barack Obama’s image is seen prior to the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Eric Thayer/Reuters)

: A man photographs musician James Taylor using an Apple iPhone as he gives an interview during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

: Singer James Taylor performs during a sound check prior to the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 6, 2012. (Jason Reed/Reuters)

: Hiawatha Foster, a delegate from Charlotte, sits in the Time Warner Cable Arena September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina on the final day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: Sheriff Michael Johnson of Clayton County, Georgia directs traffic at the corner of West 5th Street and North Tryon Street near the Time Warner Cable Arena September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina on the final day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: Colorado delegate Beth-Anne Thomas yawns while waiting for the final session of the Democratic National Convention to start in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Eric Thayer/Reuters)

: U.S. President Barack Obama walks on the grounds of his hotel in the morning before his acceptance speech later in the night to conclude the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina September 6, 2012. (Larry Downing/Reuters)

Obama offers hard path to ‘a better place’
By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun
11:12 p.m. EDT, September 6, 2012

CHARLOTTE — Arguing that he needs more time to fix the nation’s sluggish economy, President Barack Obama formally accepted his party’s nomination for a second term Thursday while stressing that voters will face a stark choice in November that could affect their lives for decades to come.

Spotlight on President Obama at Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention

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