Michelle Obama’s speech yesterday asked attendants to vote for Barack Obama for president. But it also celebrated the First Lady. From her Let's Move campaign against obesity to her stylish outfits Michelle Obama has become a role model for women.

Watch as we explain some of the problems Americans have with the electoral college system and address some "what ifs" about political life without it.

Christian rhetoric has become commonplace in American politics, so much so that no president in the last 25 years has not publicly identified as a Christian. But where did this trend come from and how is it changing?

The 2012 national conventions were held in swing states that the host party hopes to claim come November. Take a look at whether convention location, like Charlotte and Tampa, actually changes voters' minds.

Look through our guide to what the different voting communities of women, youth, Latinos, labor, LGBT, seniors, African-Americans and veteran and military members in North Carolina feel are the most important issues to gain their vote.