Donkeys and elephants and Ford…oh my

Last week, Democratic officials announced Charlotte would host the 2012 Democratic National Convention. In choosing Charlotte, the nominating committee realized something that most of us already knew – North Carolina is a great place. From the people to the food, we’ve got it going on. That’s part of the reason why national politicians have been making rounds through North Carolina for a long time. We’re happy for Charlotte, but the N.C. State Fair also has seen its fair share, (pardon the pun) of the national political spotlight through the years. In fact, four U.S. presidents have swung through Raleigh during…