Democratic National Convention 2012 Schedule: President Obama's DNC Speech Moved Indoors For Weather Concerns
The Democratic Party announced Wednesday a big change of plans for its national convention in Charlotte, N.C. - President Barack Obama's closing speech will move indoors.
The president was originally scheduled to address 65,000 supporters in the open-air Bank of America stadium, but troubling weather forecasts predicting lightning led to the scheduling change.
Instead, Obama will speak at the indoor Time Warner Cable Arena, which holds approximately 20,000 spectators.
"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," said convention chief Steve Kerrigan.
The Democratic National Convention Committee said it will offer those who had tickets to Obama's outdoor speech the opportunity to attend an event with the president in the future, as well as an invitation to a national conference call on Thursday.
"We share the disappointment of over 65,000 people who signed up for community credentials to be there with the President in person," organizers said in a statement.
Obama will take the stage Thursday night to close out the convention. Tonight's headline speaker is former President Bill Clinton, who has drummed up a great deal of media anticipation amid speculation about the quality of the relationship between the two presidents.
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