Obama to Accept Democratic Nomination at 74,000-seat Charlotte Stadium

White House press secretary Jay Carney said the size of the stadium fits Obama’s desire to allow as many people to take part in the festivities as possible. “That allows for greater participation from Americans of all walks of life,” he said. “That’s the reason why he did it in 2008 in Invesco and why he’ll do it again in Charlotte. That’s the biggest venue.”

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