September 5, 2012

Women from the US Senate hold hands after Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland’s speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.

Los Angeles Mayor and Democratic Convention Chairman Antonio Villaraigosa calls for a vote to amend the platform the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas recites the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.

Rep. Judy Chu of California waves to the delegates before addressing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.

Chelsea Clinton moderates a town-hall style meeting called “Conversations With the Next Generation,” as MTV’s Andrew Jenks listens, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C., during the second day of the Democratic National Convention.

North Carolina delegates pray during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.