WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats want to cause a stir — or at least stay in the conversation — while the spotlight is on Republicans next week at the GOP convention in Tampa.

President Barack Obama and his campaign are seeking to counter Mitt Romney’s message and try head off any dramatic climb for the Republican challenger in post-convention polls, staging events around the nation next week.

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