I think I know why Boston was chosen for the convention

[bluestateguy]

I can remember thinking that the Democrats should have held their convention in a swing state city like Cleveland, Miami or St. Louis, so as to give the ticket more local media exposure. But now I realize that this would have been a mistake. Given all the security and inconveniences to the locals, I would not be surprised if a few thousand of them vote for Bush as a form of payback. Fortunately, in Massachusetts these are votes Democrats have to spare. That would not be the case in Missouri or Ohio.

[JI7]

1. Boston got it because of Ted Kennedy and others in the state

who offered a good "package" . they almost got it in 2000 i think but missed out. so they fought harder to get it this time and it worked. i think new york and louisiana were also on the final list. i was thinking louisiana would be a good place because while it is conservative it is also very democratic and maybe we can appeal to them with the convention. but ted kennedy, mayor menino just had a better offer in the end of what they would provide.

[bossfish]

2. Chanelling Beavis and Butthead..

heh..you said "package"...heh

[lostnfound]

3. Good point, especially with Bush running security.

Fighter jets overhead!! C'mon!! NOW he pulls out the fighter jets??