Only Charlotte Seems Interested in GOP Convention

[DonViejo]

April 29, 2018 at 10:46 am EDT By Taegan Goddard

Charlotte Observer: “There has been little media attention from other cities that might be bidding, and some prominent convention cities have told the Observer they are not interested.”

“The city of Dallas told the Observer that it was asked by the RNC to bid but declined. Dallas was a finalist for the 2016 RNC, which was awarded to Cleveland. The Observer has reached out to a number of other large cities, many of them in swing states. Orlando; Phoenix; Atlanta; Nashville; Columbus, Ohio; and Pittsburgh said they are not bidding.”

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https://politicalwire.com/2018/04/29/only-charlotte-seems-interested-in-hosting-gop-convention/

[riversedge]

1. umm. I thought cites made money off conventions. It does suprise me somewhat. The cost

for security is going to be high.

[Blue_Adept]

5. For corporations, GOP Convention is bad business

https://www.cnn.com/2016/04/25/opinions/corporations-shouldnt-give-to-gop-convention-reyes/index.html

There's that aspect of it. But it was also shown before that GOP Convention go-ers, the rank and file, are very bad for local businesses as well. Everything on the cheap, poor tippers, not exactly welcome in most establishments because of how they act, etc. There were a bunch of pieces on that back in 2016 as the convention got closer.

[hlthe2b]

2. Odious Odious Odious...

Gotten the hint yet, Trumplicans?

[oberliner]

3. San Antonio could rival Charlotte in potential bid to host 2020 Republican National Convention

The city of Charlotte may soon have some official competition in its bid to host the 2020 Republican National Convention.

City officials have confirmed that San Antonio could be pursuing a last-minute bid to host the convention. The San Antonio City Council is expected to meet next to discuss putting in a bid.

http://www.wbtv.com/story/38053906/san-antonio-could-rival-charlotte-in-potential-bid-to-host-2020-republican-national-convention

[hlthe2b]

4. By contrast, Atlanta and Milwaukee are both bidding on DNC... Many others have expressed interest

including:
St. Louis; Atlanta (announced); Milwaukee (announced), Columbus, Ohio; Birmingham, Ala.; Miami; Phoenix and New York.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2018/02/21/milwaukee-leaders-announce-bid-2020-democratic-national-convention/358094002/

[DonCoquixote]

6. hey Charlotte

remember when you begged for the 2012 Democratic National Convention, and how you STILL voted for the GOP,despite being a "purple state."?

I apologize to all the long suffering liberals in NC, this message is delivered to the rest

With a ll due respect: F**K YOU.

May the jobs you stole from the rest of the country leave you for China.

[B2G]

7. Obama won Charlotte in 2012 with 60% of the vote.

It's firmly a Dem town.

[hlthe2b]

8. looks like it overwhelmingly went for Clinton too in 2016

https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/north-carolina