Pittsburgh 'would be excited to host' 2024 GOP presidential convention

[brooklynite]

WESA

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is urging the Republican National Committee to select Pittsburgh as the site of its 2024 presidential convention, saying the city "would be excited to host" the gathering.

"Pittsburgh is a world-class city primed for economic recovery and downtown revitalization as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic," Gainey said in a letter to RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel dated Saturday.

"As a lifelong Pittsburgh resident, I know that Pittsburgh is known for our hard work, incredible talent, and picturesque views —including our breathtaking 'front door' as you travel through the Fort Pitt Tunnel when arriving from the airport," he said in the letter. "With the three rivers and many bridges Downtown, Pittsburgh is one of the most beautiful and walkable cities in the country."

Gainey is a Democrat in his first week in office. He bested incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto last year by challenging him from the left. But his letter stressed the economic advantages of hosting a convention, saying it "would assist in building [the region's] economy with a direct infusion of over $200 million" in local businesses.

Business is business: Republican Mayors will be happy to get the Democratic Convention and Democrats will be happy to host the Republicans.

[WarGamer]

1. It's good business...

Full hotels and the local hookers will be working overtime.

[Meadowoak]

2. Possible Super spreader event. Is it worth the risk?

[WarGamer]

3. You think the Pandemic will still be raging?

Boy I hope not... I can't take another 18 months of it!

[Meadowoak]

6. Yes I do, but I hope I'm wrong.

After all, we are talking the anti-vaxers, anti maskers, anti-sciense and the "my freedoms are the only freedoms that matter" crowd. Not worth the risk in my book.

[jcgoldie]

4. its over 2 years away

.

[bullwinkle428]

7. Since it's Republicans, it could be a super-spreader event, yet not a thing to do

with Covid!

[MyOwnPeace]

5. "Business is business" - but.......

I, for one, hope they STAY THE F**K AWAY!!!!

[Grins]

8. Pittsburgh? The city Trump confused with Paris...?

On pulling out of the Paris accords:

"I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris!”

[FakeNoose]

9. Noooooooo!!!