Five things we learned from Day One of the DNC

[Tx4obama]

Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN) -- Democrats opened their convention with attacks against Republicans and a robust defense of President Barack Obama and capped it with a loving portrait by his wife, first lady Michelle Obama.

Here are five things we learned:

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Article with the five things listed here: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/05/politics/dnc-5-things-day-1/index.html

[lovemydog]

1. from the article:

1. Expectations? Beaten
2. Ted Kennedy still a powerful Democratic voice
3. Strickland resurrected
4. Will auto bailout drive Dems to victory?
5. Democrats not ceding any ground on women's vote

[Cha]

2. Half Time In America.. Thanks Eastwood. :)

4. "Will auto bailout drive Dems to victory?"

"Obama's bailout of the General Motors and Chrysler was given prominent placement in prime time on the first night of the convention. It's a strategy that the Obama campaign thinks could be the difference in the crucial battleground states of Ohio and Michigan, major bases for the auto industry.

Strickland spent most of his speech in the 9 p.m. Eastern hour preaching about the auto bailouts, using personal examples.

"Ina Sidney is a grandmother who lost her ability to provide for her family when they closed down the auto plant in Perrysburg, Ohio. Ina says thanks to Barack Obama for having the courage to back an industry that others had given up on. She's an autoworker and a breadwinner once again," shared Strickland."