A genuine question here...
Does it matter electorally where we hold the RNC?
I’m not sure I’ve evern heard of a state (or region) that was influenced to vote for a certain candidate just because the RNC (or DNC) was held there.
Ohio is a battleground state for 2016 - but in the great scheme of things, will it really matter where we hold the RNC?
I’m thinking not.
Opinions or comments - anyone?
My only comment is that I’ve been wondering the same thing. Does it really matter? Great question.
There really are only two states that determine the next POTUS, Ohio and Florida. If the Dems win either of those, they’re basically done.
So I’d think having the R convention in one of the two is good strategy.
As an Ohioan, I have to set the record straight - we are deep down a red state. However, the large urban cities like Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland are deep blue and carry the state in Presidential elections. For example, McCain and Romney both would have carried Ohio had it not been for these populace areas. I wish we could determine the outcome of elections by the number of counties a candidate carries - that would be more realistic as to the wishes of the electorate.