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Democrats, anticipating heated primary, set earlier 2020 convention date
CNN ^ | 06/15/18 | Dan Merica

Posted on 06/15/2018 11:48:20 AM PDT by Simon Green

Democrats will hold their convention in 2020 earlier than they have in more than two decades, Democratic operatives tell CNN, partly out of anticipation of a crowded and contentious primary.

The Democratic National Convention is slated to take place from July 13 to July 16, 2020, almost two weeks earlier than the 2016 convention.

Democratic National Committee officials, including chair Tom Perez and interim DNC CEO Mary Beth Cahill, have considered a series of factors in deciding to host their biggest political event earlier than normal, party operatives tell CNN. But a key reason for the decision is the expectation the 2020 primary could be a combative affair with more than two dozen Democrats running, making it essential that the party allow more time for tensions to cool after a nominee is officially selected.

"The Democratic Party is committed to organizing everywhere and holding the convention in mid-July allows us to continue our work doing exactly that," Perez said in a statement. "My priority is to ensure that the 2020 nominating process is the most open, fair, transparent and inclusive in our party's history."

He added: "That is exactly why the DNC has started this process early and before we have a full slate of candidates running for president. This will not only allow for a unified party but will ensure that our nominee is in the strongest position to take on Donald Trump or whoever the Republican nominee may be."

By selecting the July week, the Democratic National Committee is also opting to hold their convention more than a week before the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which begins on July 24.

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To: PeterPrinciple
“My priority is to ensure that the 2020 nominating process is the most open, fair, transparent and inclusive in our party’s history.”

I hope they get what they want.

A very low bar to jump over, indeed.

21 posted on 06/15/2018 1:00:49 PM PDT by C210N (Republicans sign check fronts; 'Rats sign check backs.)
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To: Simon Green

Watching all of these freaks trying to out moonbat each other should be entertaining..


22 posted on 06/15/2018 1:27:22 PM PDT by mowowie
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To: Texas resident
My dem dream team:

Hillary, Bernie, Algore, Biden, Mooshelle, some unknown triggered feminist, pajama boy, Al Franken, a real donkey.

any one I forgot?

"Paleface leave'um out diversity, need'um "Squaw Who Think'um Big Warrior" in list for Chief of Commie-tribe people."

23 posted on 06/15/2018 1:58:03 PM PDT by Henchster (Free Republic - the BEST site on the web!)
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To: Simon Green

the Dem primaries are either going to be:

A. A blood bath of accusations.

B. Each candidate trying to out-Kommie every other candidate ...


24 posted on 06/15/2018 3:00:07 PM PDT by catnipman ((Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!))
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To: Simon Green

anticipating? try constipating


25 posted on 06/15/2018 6:34:20 PM PDT by ronnie raygun
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To: Henchster

Fo Ka Hauntus.


26 posted on 06/17/2018 6:09:34 AM PDT by Texas resident (Democrats=Enemy of People of The United States of America)
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