Democratic convention will be a far cry from the enthusiasm of 2008

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Democratic convention will be a far cry from the enthusiasm of 2008

 

From 2008's hope to 2012's history

 

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By Celeste Katz / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

 

Four years ago, Barack Obama stood before a crowd of 84,000 people in Denver and unleashed a blistering assault on “the broken politics of Washington.”

This week, he’ll try to convince the country that his presidency has turned that all around — and that he can do even more if he wins another term.

It won’t be a cakewalk. And this week’s gathering in Charlotte, N.C., will be a very different convention.

Back then, Obama was untested, but he was a rock star to his followers. As the first African-American to lead a major party ticket into November, he was a living banner. His message of change resonated deeply with young voters, spurring thousands to throw themselves into his battle for the White House.

But many of those who sent Obama to the Oval Office are now looking again for inspiration — and also for jobs.