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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump just tweeted that the Republican convention won't be in North Carolina
Three tweets starting here, full text below:
Link to tweet
...then tell them they will not be able to gain entry. Governor Cooper is still in Shelter-In-Place Mode, and not allowing us to occupy the arena as originally anticipated and promised. Would have showcased beautiful North Carolina to the World, and brought in hundreds of...
...millions of dollars, and jobs, for the State. Because of @NC_Governor, we are now forced to seek another State to host the 2020 Republican National Convention.
Cha
(297,260 posts)sheshe2
(83,773 posts)Sounds like a great idea to me! Contain the virus!!!
Then we can let them stay off shore for a long time and not let them dock again.
Captain Zero
(6,806 posts)nt
Me.
(35,454 posts)Well shit! Dumpie is so stupid he would call for all hatches to be open for a little fresh air.
Theme song for the GOP Convention.
Retrograde
(10,137 posts)and it will be easy to quarantine everyone on board after the convention finishes. I can't see any downsides - well, maybe for the crew and staff, but I'm sure we can find enough MAGAts to volunteer for those jobs.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)It'll be a shame if they're out at sea until November 4 or 5.
LiberalFighter
(50,941 posts)Sanity Claws
(21,849 posts)It probably feels like a weight off his shoulders to have these guys cancel their convention in NC.
highplainsdem
(48,993 posts)milestogo
(16,829 posts)tman
(983 posts)C_U_L8R
(45,002 posts)Any bets?
tblue37
(65,377 posts)gopiscrap
(23,761 posts)look up it's history....it's perfect for a trump klavern
brokephibroke
(1,883 posts)octoberlib
(14,971 posts)redstateblues
(10,565 posts)IllinoisBirdWatcher
(2,315 posts)helpisontheway
(5,008 posts)hotel..
Squinch
(50,950 posts)if any city will let them in.
EarlG
(21,949 posts)Which governor wants to make their state ground zero for massive protests and social unrest?
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)octoberlib
(14,971 posts)Link to tweet
BREAKING: Tennessees Governor confirms that
@GOPconvention
leaders are going to Nashville Thursday to tour potential convention sites.
Devilsun
(200 posts)panader0
(25,816 posts)localroger
(3,626 posts)TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)I was hoping he'd pack 'em in like sardines and infect the entire lot of them.
Now they're free to roam like diseased livestock.
octoberlib
(14,971 posts)in a different state.
Captain Zero
(6,806 posts)nt
Docreed2003
(16,861 posts)🙄🤬...when I saw the news they were looking at Nashville I got so pissed, shouldn't be surprised, but I'm so pissed.
tanyev
(42,559 posts)sprinkleeninow
(20,249 posts)nolabear
(41,978 posts)Still go back to family as often as we can. Its a beautiful, beautiful state, and far more blue than people know.
sprinkleeninow
(20,249 posts)octoberlib
(14,971 posts)JI7
(89,250 posts)aren't most places capable of holding these large events run by democrats including in red states ?
Actually, why doesn't he do something for his supporters and hold it outdoors in some rural area. Plenty of parking . Plenty of open space to set things up . ANd it would be safer when it comes to coronavirus athough they refuse to wear masks so not as safe as they could be.
fleur-de-lisa
(14,624 posts)Too bad, Bunkie Boo Boo.
SideStep
(93 posts)For his loyalty. Welcome to Florida, Republican convention. Im sure you will be sending your best and brightest.
Brainfodder
(6,423 posts)Skittles
(153,164 posts)yes indeed
sprinkleeninow
(20,249 posts)Generic Brad
(14,275 posts)That is a shit show you do not want in your town.
Ellipsis
(9,124 posts)ms liberty
(8,577 posts)To have no health or safety restrictions for hotels restaurants, etc. Roy Cooper said no, and I am glad he did. We don't need them here stiffing our businesses.
sheshe2
(83,773 posts)Renew Deal
(81,859 posts)no_hypocrisy
(46,116 posts)considering the risks of the pandemic.
lindysalsagal
(20,692 posts)Hope it gets revealed.
octoberlib
(14,971 posts)Link to tweet
D Rep. Alma Adams on #RNCinCLT: "The RNC promises to be a powder keg doused in gasoline placed inside of a nuclear reactor. To those who still think hosting over 10,000 people in August is a good idea, I have only one question: are you kidding me?" #ncpol #rnc2020
spanone
(135,838 posts)They should tell him they hope the door hits him in the ass on the way out.
This will hurt a lot of his NC constituents....but he doesn't care
tanyev
(42,559 posts)when their phones blew up.
CRK7376
(2,199 posts)My state will not be further infected by mass stupidity in August. We have enough of that homegrown type as is....
demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)NO ONE FUCKING WANTS YOU
jalan48
(13,869 posts)sprinkleeninow
(20,249 posts)still_one
(92,202 posts)Takket
(21,573 posts)tinrobot
(10,903 posts)lpbk2713
(42,757 posts)Many rooms ready for guests.