First Lady Michelle Obama waves to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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North Carolina delegates recites the Pledge of Allegiance during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Chris Jones of Charlotte poses in front of the campaign sign as his friend takes a picture at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Joseph Block, a 12-year-old page from White Plains, N.Y., wears a yarmulke at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn waves to delegates after speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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An Occupy Demonstrator takes a photo with his mask during an unscheduled protest march, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. The Democratic National Convention begins today.

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Former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tammy Duckworth waves to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tammy Duckworth addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tammy Duckworth waves to delegates after speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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D.J. Cassidy prepares his equipment at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel waves to delegates after speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel points to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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First Lady Michelle Obama hugs Elaine Brye before speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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First Lady Michelle Obama, right, is greeted by Elaine Brye at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tammy Duckworth stand at the podium as she speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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A demonstrator known only as the Captain is detained by police during an unscheduled protest march,Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. The Democratic National Convention begins today.

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First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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First Lady Michelle Obama waves to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012.

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First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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In this image released by the White House, President Barack Obama and his daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, watch first lady Michelle Obama speak at the Democratic National Convention on television from the Treaty Room of the White House Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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