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GOP expects to move its convention to Jacksonville after dispute with North Carolina over pandemic safeguards
Washington Post (democracy dies with democrats) ^ | 6/09/20 | Annie Linskey, Josh Dawsey

Posted on 06/10/2020 2:26:00 AM PDT by Libloather

Seeking a city willing to allow a large-scale event amid the coronavirus pandemic, Republicans have tentatively settled on Jacksonville, Fla., as the new destination for the premier festivities of the Republican National Convention in August, according to three Republican officials briefed on the plans.

The details of the arrangement are still in flux and RNC aides are scrambling to determine whether the northern Florida city has enough hotel rooms to accommodate the quadrennial event, which typically kicks off the final stretch of the presidential campaign.

Republican officials were in Jacksonville on Monday looking at the city and the surrounding areas.

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The highly unusual decision to seek an alternative location for the convention’s marquee events - including speeches by President Trump and others - stems from Trump’s desire to accept his party’s nomination before an enormous crowd.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: convention; florida; gop; gopconvention; jacksonville; maga
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Party in Florida!
1 posted on 06/10/2020 2:26:00 AM PDT by Libloather
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To: Libloather

LOL! What will the Democrats do now? Will they have a normal convention - to keep up with the Republicans, or hid in their basements and do a zoom convention?


2 posted on 06/10/2020 2:36:25 AM PDT by Cowboy Bob (Mocking Liberals is not only a right, but the duty of all Americans.)
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To: Libloather
The Washington ComPost totally distorts all reality. It is just what they are. CNN is Fake NEWS. The ComPost is Lies and More Lies topped with Propaganda, 24/7.

"The highly unusual decision to seek an alternative location for the convention’s marquee events - including speeches by President Trump and others - stems from Trump’s desire to accept his party’s nomination before an enormous crowd."

3 posted on 06/10/2020 2:41:12 AM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: Cowboy Bob

I would love to see it on boats bringing in air craft carriers.The Democrats don’t matter . Joe Biden can’t lead a convention or coffee house. The Democrats are stuck and just stalling until some poll lights their way.


4 posted on 06/10/2020 2:44:37 AM PDT by cnsmom
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To: Cowboy Bob

I don’t think ComDems will have an in person convention. I think they will go virtual and project their candidate arrived at in stealth backroom deals in reality only including party big wigs in the decision. Votes won’t matter, it is the agenda that is important.


5 posted on 06/10/2020 2:44:46 AM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: Libloather

Good Choice! As a North Carolinian - am so very glad the Republicans are NOT coming to NC. The loss is on the Demonrat Governor’s head.


6 posted on 06/10/2020 2:47:37 AM PDT by Freedom'sWorthIt
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To: Cowboy Bob
Maybe the Dems will have something like this.
7 posted on 06/10/2020 2:49:11 AM PDT by OttawaFreeper ("The Gardens was founded by men-sportsmen-who fought for their country" Conn Smythe, 1966)
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I bet they are quaking in their Jackboots right now..knowing..it's coming..Trump is going to start having..rallies..again...that will lead up to a GRAND convention in Jacksonville...and all they've got is a turnip head candidate holed up in his basement who CAN NOT be allowed to debate Trump...and a riot/looting debacle of videos to be made into Republican election adds... All in all a GREAT time is about to be had by the GOOD GUYS 🍿!
8 posted on 06/10/2020 2:50:44 AM PDT by smvoice (I WILL NOT WEAR THE RIBBON.)
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To: Libloather

Thanks Antifa Beefsteak Nazis and Burn, Loot, & Murder (BLM) Incorporated — your rioting killed the COVID con. Now for huge MAGA/KAG rallies, a giant nominating convention in Trump’s home state, and PDJT’s reelection.


9 posted on 06/10/2020 2:51:07 AM PDT by twister881
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To: Texas Fossil

The, as yet, un-named candidate will be projected as a hologram on the side of a burned-out hulk of a building.

ZOOM filters will allow only the faithful and $$$_bunglers to see the pageantry.


10 posted on 06/10/2020 2:57:00 AM PDT by ptsal (Vote R.E.D. >>>Remove Every Democrat ***)
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To: OttawaFreeper

WOW..you beat me to it.


11 posted on 06/10/2020 2:57:41 AM PDT by ptsal (Vote R.E.D. >>>Remove Every Democrat ***)
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To: Libloather

Florida,Pennsylvania and Michigan were the best choices.All pivotal swing states.Of course PA and MI have filthy Rat Party Governors who’d never allow it to happen...so Florida is a great choice.


12 posted on 06/10/2020 3:01:56 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (The Rats Just Can't Get Over The Fact That They Lost A Rigged Election!)
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To: Cowboy Bob

They can dust off their white hoods and wear masks and burn Milwaukee to the ground.Maybe Biden can reenact the Lady Gaga Super Bowl entrance.


13 posted on 06/10/2020 3:02:15 AM PDT by cnsmom
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To: Texas Fossil

I noticed all that too.
The Washington Post, fake news all the time.


14 posted on 06/10/2020 3:05:20 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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To: Libloather
Why Jacksonville when Orlando is available.

Jacksonville is a day's drive for DC/NoVA/ATL Antifart ferals and troublemakers. Too many ways in and out.

Orlando is a more detailed journey and is kind of remarkable in that there's really only one interstate access for those same DC/NoVA/ATL ferals. The ones who fly into MCO, use the facial scan and arrest them on probation violation right on the spot.

If there's so much as even a short rain shower the day Trump wants to speak at TIAA Bank Field the media will be able to scan the empty upper. At Amway that's not a problem, it will be full. Keep in mind both Bobo and Kerry used the old Amway, and Trump would be able to brag that he broke both of their attendance records and the all-time Amway old/new record.

The other thing is, leave nothing back in Charlotte, reneg on that contract and say we'll see you in court. If he's moving the Convention to Jville MOVE EVERYTHING.

15 posted on 06/10/2020 3:07:17 AM PDT by StAnDeliver (I don't owe you my freedom.)
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To: Libloather

I’m there! Sounds fantastic!


16 posted on 06/10/2020 3:10:13 AM PDT by proud American in Canada (In these trying times, "Give me Liberty or Give me Death!")
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To: smvoice

Love that icon! I will be bringing the popcorn come election night!


17 posted on 06/10/2020 3:12:24 AM PDT by proud American in Canada (In these trying times, "Give me Liberty or Give me Death!")
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To: Libloather
over pandemic safeguards

Uh, no, you need to keep you eye on the ball. The effin Marxists thought they could use the pandemic to close down the Republican primary. It's just leftist Orwellian politics as usual.

18 posted on 06/10/2020 3:13:20 AM PDT by AndyJackson
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To: proud American in Canada
We will be eating 🍿 and partying with you guys from all over the Country! What an experience you're going to have!!!!!
19 posted on 06/10/2020 3:16:29 AM PDT by smvoice (I WILL NOT WEAR THE RIBBON.)
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Leonard Boyd Curry (born July 19, 1970) is an American politician and businessman who is currently Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida. He assumed office on July 1, 2015, after defeating incumbent Alvin Brown in the city’s 2015 mayoral election.

Political party: Republican


20 posted on 06/10/2020 3:19:29 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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