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But Cleveland is a good choice. We need Ohio, and this could help.

2012 - Tampa, Florida GOP lost the state.
2008 - St. Paul, Minnesota GOP lost the state.
2004 - New York, New York GOP lost the state.
2000 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania GOP lost the state.
1996 - San Diego, California GOP lost the state.

I'd say the odds of a Cleveland convention making a difference are pretty poor. On the other hand, given past history, maybe it should be in Cleveland. If it's in Dallas we may lose Texas.

On the other hand, given past history, maybe it should be in Cleveland. If it's in Dallas we may lose Texas.

LOL! That's funny.

As a Cleveland suburbanite, I believe they CAN make a difference if they do it right. Residents of Cleveland barely know that another party exists. If attempts were made to create opportunities to interact with the community and send a conservative message without patronizing, I think it can go a long way.

I know there are a lot of negative things to say about George Voinovich as a Senator. But people should be reminded that he was once a republican mayor of the city. Residents should be reminded or hearkened back to the Cleveland of the '80's when they had a republican mayor (I think he's the last GOP mayor they've had). I think it's the last boom Cleveland has had.

Heck, I'd even tell the residents that the last time the Browns were any good, a REPUBLICAN was mayor of Cleveland. We're pretty desperate around here and will listen to anything if it relates to improving the Browns.