DU at the DNC Photo Update: Celebritypalooza!

[EarlG]

Our chariot arrives:



The plan today was to pick up Daily Show tickets, but we were unfortunately thwarted. So we headed back into Charlotte's downtown area to see what we could see, and stumbled upon the Fox News outdoor stage...



...which was deserted. So we pressed on to the Convention Center to see if we could spot any celebs. And we had some luck!

Here's Bill Press looking confused:



Jesse Jackson:



Jim Vance (this one's for DC area DUers):



Chris Van Hollen:



Joaquín Castro (Skinner ran into Julian Castro earlier):



Then we found the Fox News Workspace. I don't think I'm supposed to be in here:



Moving on, we saw a bunch of people looking at something. What could it be?



Looks like a couple of motorcades:



This is the back of the Convention Center -- someone important must be about to come out:



The staff at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar seem pretty excited:



It's Jill Biden!

But wait, there's more...

It's Michelle Obama!

After all that excitement it was time to head back to our favorite place in Charlotte so far... the Black Finn:



More updates coming later!

All of our DNC pics are in the DU DNC Journal.

[corkhead]

1. have one for me

[HappyMe]

2. k&r

[flamingdem]

3. DU paparazzi strikes again!

[Lucinda]

4. Thanks for the pics!

[monmouth]

5. Wow, how we gonna keep you down at DU after you've seen Par...Charlotte? Way to go..n/t

[Odin2005]

6. MOAR BEER!!!

[klook]

7. More shilling for Myrtle Beach

I'm beginning to think this entire operation is nothing but an elaborate Ponzi scheme to fund beachfront property purchases for the DU brass.

Nice work, guys -- really enjoying your updates.

[Skinner]

10. Anyone want to purchase a time-share?

Anyone?

[OneGrassRoot]

46. Ha! Mika was even pimping for Myrtle Beach this morning.

Their marketing people did a GREAT job!

[mom2threegirls]

8. Wish I was there!

Someday...

[one_voice]

9. Enjoy!

Have a beer for me. I have to go cut the grass.

[Raffi Ella]

11. I wasn't even there and

I still let out a "MICHELLE!" when you revealed her, haha. How thrilling to see her in person.

EarlG and Skinner representing at the DNC!

[Scuba]

12. Love the pics, thanks. Have lots of fun (looks like you've got a good start).

[ncgrits]

13. Honestly, could y'all BE any cuter? Glad you're having fun in NC! nt

[Hutzpa]

14. hahahahaha

looking for Bill'O The Clown?

[sabrina 1]

23. Lol!

[eissa]

15. I'm so loving these threads

and so jealous at the same time. What an exciting opportunity, and happy to see you guys milking it for all its worth

[sharp_stick]

16. Now I want to visit Myrtle Beach

I really don't know why, maybe some subliminal advertising of some nefarious kind. I've got to get the family to go to Myrtle Beach.

Love the updates, glad to see you're having a good time.

[Skinner]

17. Must. Visit. Myrtle. Beach.

Sun. Fun. Sand.

Must. Visit. Myrtle. Beach...

[Terra Alta]

18. Myrtle Beach is awesome.

Been there almost every year as long as I can remember.

If you've never been, you're missing out.

[Angry Dragon]

29. Do you golf??

[Terra Alta]

48. golf bores me to tears

but I have heard Myrtle Beach has some excellent golf courses, if you like that sort of thing.

[Angry Dragon]

49. 100 courses ...........

[sinkingfeeling]

19. Please ask Fox what is an 'El-ection HQ'?

[sakabatou]

35. And who's Amer Ica?

[alp227]

37. Looks like the Fox Boobs banner has a tear!

GOD must have cursed it!

[Generic Other]

20. This is like watching "A Hard Day's Night"

Seeing the lads racing from venue to venue! All the celebrity cameos! The excitement and glitz. The free beer.

WOOT!!

[MadrasT]

21. These updates are so much fun.

Thanks, guys!

[cali]

22. You are so nice to be taking the time to post all this!

Thanks, Earl.

[brightertomorrow]

24. Wow you guys are having so much fun

Thanks for sharing all the wonderful adventures with us. Makes me feel like I am there. :-}

[cynatnite]

25. That Fox News Workspace looked like the entrance to a men's room. n/t

[bluesbassman]

28. Nah, big difference: One's a toilet, the other is a place to relieve yourself.

Great pics BTW Skinner and EarlG! Thanks!

[cynatnite]

32. Thanks for the clarification...

[Aristus]

26. I'm happy for you guys.

Thanks for the pics, and thanks for representin'!

[Arugula Latte]

27. Oh, wow, Jim Vance.

I haven't lived in DC in ages and it's good to know he's still around. I like how he just sometimes starts laughing uncontrollably on camera.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

36. I guess Doreen was back in DC holding down the fort.

Jim and Doreen, and Gordon Peterson, Maureen Bunyan and (RIP) Glenn Brenner. I now live in an area where I cringe at the local news...forgot how good I had it.

[MountainLaurel]

44. Was he the one who rode motorcycles?

I remember a segment with one of the DC area anchors all dressed up in his leathers.

[Arugula Latte]

54. That sounds right, but I'm not certain.

It would fit his somewhat devilish image.

[seabeyond]

30. that was nifty taking video of motorcades. interesting. keep it up. not posting on the threads

but, i am appreciating and enjoying them all.

[pinboy3niner]

31. Uh-oh--EarlG is SO busted!

"Hey! Whatcha doin' in there? NO RIFFRAFF!1!!"

[SunSeeker]

60. LOL. Is that guy on the left the Fox a-hole from the press conference?

[pinboy3niner]

61. That's the guy, but he's from Tucker Carlson's RW rag, The Daily Caller

He interrupted the President before his statement was finished.



Who Is Neil Munro and Why Is He Interrupting the President?
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2012/06/who-neil-munro-and-why-he-interrupting-president-united-states/53618/

[SunSeeker]

63. Yeah, what a douchebag.

Not only did he interrupt the President with a total RW hack of a question, but he kept his hands in his pockets. Can't he take his hands off that thing for one minute? Wanker.

[skeewee08]

33. Dang

I wish I was there.....

[SoapBox]

34. Fantastic stuff

[avebury]

38. Awesome! nt

[Cleita]

39. I hope you took showers with Lysol after getting so close to Fox. n/t

[eggplant]

40. So, what are your thoughts on visiting Myrtle Beach? Is that something you would recommend? :-) n/t

[BumRushDaShow]

41. Great vignette of pics and the Black Finn nosh @ Myrtle Beach

looks refreshing!!!

[KoKo]

42. Great Pics! (Now back to your sponsor..."FREE FOOD--MYRTLE BEACH!")

LOL's.... Who woulda' thunk...:-D

[Starry Messenger]

43. This is like Comic-con for political junkies.

I'm clicking between coverage here, Twitter, and C-Span.

[Cha]

45. Awesomeness!

You guys are having FUN and it's jumping outta the screen!

Thank you!

[calimary]

47. This is JUST GREAT!!! I love you guys! Thanks SO much for your vigilant coverage!

Getting a LOT of cool stuff! And I LOVE the random craziness and odd photo finds. I always looked for those side angles when I was a reporter.

[Warren DeMontague]

50. Bill Press is looking confused because Wavy Gravy just dosed him.

That would be my guess.

[babylonsister]

51. What a blast for you two; you deserve it! Thanks for sharing! nt

[awoke_in_2003]

52. Jesse Jackson is so close...

I wish I could have a few minutes with him, or anyone who marched with Dr. King. People like that are a huge part of our history.

[onethatcares]

53. your photo journal is making my day.

and I can't stop smiling and laughing when I see our Democratic Party leaders

actually mingling with all of us(you are our surrogates )

Rock on, GO BAMA

[FailureToCommunicate]

55. You call this work?!? You both look like you are having WAY too much fun!

(Okay, yes, I'm jealous)

[ellisonz]

56. Is that Guinness? n/t

[LiberalCatholic]

57. Love the pictures!

Hubby and I are having fun looking at them (hubby is living through you guys). Have a great week and please keep us posted! Thanks

[TeamPooka]

58. I love these guys. Feel like I'm there.

[MADem]

59. Jim Vance has gotten a bit thicker and grayer --I like the new shrubbery on his face, though.

He looks good! Haven't seen him in quite a few years now.

[pinboy3niner]

62. Same here

I lived in Northern VA (McLean) for 16 years, and I remember him fondly from the local news. When he went to drug rehab, it was a shock to all of us. I hope he's doing well in his recovery. He always came across as a good guy.

[MADem]

64. He looks great in that pic--happy. Let's hope the pic is accurate! nt

[pinboy3niner]

65. That's the hope of you and me both, bro

Vance was great on the local news, wasn't he? I wish him nothing but the best.

[MADem]

66. I guess he's still doing the news--and he's, what--seventy now? And looking good!

I'll be down that way in a few weeks, I will have to try to remember to tune in and see if he's still giving us the business!