Preibus picked the date ~ what a doufous. Just what did this amateur imagine hurricane season is about? Did he think it was just an overhyped TV show or something?
The “out” party (relative to the White House) chooses the week and they go first. The “out” party often chooses the end of August because it gives them more time to get their act together after a typical bruising primary struggle. It also forces the incumbent party the hassle of having to wait until after Labor Day, when people are busier with their own lives, football season and school have begun, etc.
Cities compete for the privilege of hosting. I don’t remember who competed w Tampa. I know the Dems had to choose between Cleveland and Charlotte and they made a HORRIBLE decision, as it turned out.
Hurricane season lasts from July 1 until November 30. Florida's last hurricane was 2005.
So Preibus should have known 6 months ago there would be a storm on 8/27? It’s Hurricane season from June thru Oct in Fla so what date should he have chosen?
Great to have 20/20 hindsight, eh?