Posted on 08/20/2026 5:15:56 AM PDT by Libloather
Democrats on Thursday narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as their party looks ahead to a wide-open primary to succeed President Donald Trump.
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin said in a statement the cities put forward “incredibly strong bids,” and he promised the convention would be an “inspiring celebration of our party’s future nominee.”
A final decision is expected to be made later this year by party leaders. Republicans have already chosen Houston for the site of their 2028 convention.
The Democratic convention, scheduled for Aug. 7-10, 2028, traditionally gives the party a chance to formally introduce its nominee to the country, rally the base and kick-start the most intense period of campaigning ahead of the general election.
The party didn’t specify why Atlanta and Chicago, which was the site of the 2024 convention, were eliminated. Officials visited all five cities in April and May, considering logistical and fundraising capacity among other factors.
The three finalists are liberal strongholds surrounded by the type of suburban areas that have become increasingly important to the party in recent elections. They also provide access to fundraising and key demographic and interest groups, like labor unions.
While Colorado and Massachusetts have gone Democratic in recent presidential elections, Pennsylvania has been among the biggest battlegrounds. Trump, a Republican, won Pennsylvania in 2024.
(Excerpt) Read more at apnews.com ...
We’ve gotta get ahead of the curve by challenging them to early one-on-one debates in the spring. One subject at a time. Any democrat wannabe POTUS will want the air time. We got DeSantis, Cruz, JD.
July 2004. University of Colorado. It was Howard Dean vs. Governor Bill Owens and the subject was civil rights and affirmative action. It went well. This was 5 months after the scream took out Dean, meaning the WH was not at stake.
People would pay attention and the AOC’s won’t show up-airhead. It’s called flushing(smoking) them out.
I’ve suggested this before. The conventions? Too many blue cities for them to choose from.
Why not just choose somewhere in Commiefornia.
Excellent idea.
Philadelphia Crime Family (The Mid-Atlantic / Region 3)Territory: Based primarily out of South Philadelphia and stretching through Pennsylvania, parts of New Jersey (including Atlantic City and Newark spheres), and Delaware.Mapping Context: Often charted alongside New York and New Jersey families due to close proximity and historical Commission ties. Known historic crews include the 10th & Oregon Crew.Boston / New England Crime Family (The Patriarca Family)Territory: Covers the New England region, with primary operational hubs mapped in Boston (Massachusetts) and Providence (Rhode Island), extending into Connecticut.Mapping Context: Categorized under the “New England” branch, historically managed by the Patriarca crime family, operating completely separate from the mid-Atlantic and western groups.Denver / Colorado Crime Family (The Smaldone Family)Territory: Centered explicitly in North Denver (with historical rivalry/connections to factions in Pueblo, Colorado).Mapping Context: Unlike Boston and Philadelphia, the Denver underworld run by the Smaldone brothers was a localized operation. While they had occasional operational or skimming overlap with midwestern syndicates (like St. Louis in Las Vegas casinos), they operated independently rather than as a traditional major East Coast-governed LCN family.
I say Philadelphia for a replay of the 1924 Democrat Party National Convention.
I say Philadelphia for a replay of the 1924 Democrat Party National Convention.
They will not choose Chicago as it will be the 60th anniversasy of the 1968 debacle in Chicago.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Democratic_National_Convention
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Democratic_National_Convention_protests
https://www.history.com/articles/1968-democratic-convention
What, Demwits couldn’t find a Convention Center in Havana? Hanoi?
If Cuba is free we could have our convention in Havana. Logistics-we’ll have to find a way. US cities are not worthy of our money but a free Cuba would appreciate it more. How many cruise ships could dock in the harbor at once? There won’t be enough hotel space.
... or actively avoid.
Baltimore would be fitting since it’s as much a Dimocrat hellhole as any city in America. It has plenty of booze, drugs and hookers to satisfy the delegates needs.
After nominating Wes Moore as their candidate they could go to Fort McHenry and do what the British navy failed to do; tear down the American flag. Think of the symbolism and how it would inspire the Demoncrat base.
Thanks for the warning AP News.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.