The Democratic National Committee announced the selection of Charlotte on Tuesday, rejecting bids by cities hit hard by the recession — Cleveland, Minneapolis, and St. Louis — in favor of the more economically stable North Carolina. (Associated Press)
**FILE** Tim Kaine served as chairman of the Democratic National Committee in 2009-11. (Associated Press)
** FILE ** Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine addresses a rally at the University of Delaware on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, in Newark, Del. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
CREDIT two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines two lines. Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine, left, meets with Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, after he made remarks at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. Kaine was in Philadelphia to talk about the party's efforts for the upcoming midterm elections. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine during the summer meeting of the Democratic National Committee, Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Democratic National Committee officers Raymond Buckley, left, and Donna Brazile take part in the DNC's summer meeting, Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine speaks during the DNC's summer meeting, Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius speaks during the summer meeting of the Democratic National Committee, Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., addresses the summer meeting of the Democratic National Committee, Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
