CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -
With North Carolina hosting the Democratic National Convention for the first time, you might not be surprised that the NC delegates have a great spot on the convention floor.
Tar Heel Democrats sit just mere feet away from the stage and podium.
Lifelong Durham resident Deborah Giles is attending her first convention.
"You know, having it here in my home state was a big part of why I wanted to come experience it," Giles said.
Giles works with minority businesses for the city of Durham.
"I've tried to attend everything on the program," she said. "Obviously, seeing the First Lady last night was a highlight."
Giles is also no stranger to the Queen City. She also attends the annual CIAA Basketball Tournament early in the year.
"It just feels like I'm in New York City," she said. "There is a party on every corner."
For every first timer in the delegation, there is a veteran.
The 2012 DNC is the sixth convention for N.C. Rep. Martha Alexander, a Mecklenburg County Democrat was has served District 106 for 20 years.
"I'm thrilled we landed the DNC this time around," Alexander said. "Most people just pass through the city and know it for the rocking chairs at the airport."
Alexander, who admits she is facing a tough race in her own district, has been a delegate at every DNC since 1992.
"We really want this to energize the base," Alexander said. "People are realize at the end of this week that election day is only two months away."
But no matter which Tar Heel you asked, there is no doubt in there minds.
"North Carolina is gonna to stay blue this year."
