Report: Tampa will get 2012 RNC convention

tampabay.com ^ | May 11, 2010

[Al B.]

TAMPA - Several political blogs are reporting that the city of Tampa will be chosen to host the 2012 Republican National Convention.

The RNC has not made it official yet, as the vote and subsequent announcement is scheduled for Wednesday.

The Atlantic, a monthly political magazine, says Tampa has a 90 percent chance of winning the bid.

Tampa is up against Phoenix, Ariz. and Salt Lake City, Utah. Online outlets say Phoenix will likely lose the bid because of the recent heat Arizona has been getting for their newly passed immigration law. Local news reports from Salt Lake City are also pointing to Tampa as the winner.

[Hillbillary]

Few years ago. Brain cramp here. 2005 specifically.

[MamaB]

I know. I had been to Tampa before but had never eaten there. I think that building was built about 1908 or so. We went there during the daytime since the hotel people told us not to be walking around that area at night. We need one of those restaurants here in this area.

When we went the first time, people told us to make reservations but we were in that area and just walked in. We made it a few minutes before the lunch crowd came in. We also ate at Lee Roy Selman’s and the food was good there too. We went to a very nice seafood place, forgot the name, but it was a waste of money for us. I was ill and did not eat anything.

We had loads of NW fans in the same hotel and they were some of the nicest football fans I have ever been around. Beats Bama ones all to pieces. Don't get me wrong. I did not go to either AL college but the Bama ones drive me nuts.

[seekthetruth]

“Nothing against Tampa, but Phoenix would be a perfect response to the lefts faux outrage and outright lies.”

Yes! And it would show great support of Arizona for doing what the Federal Government failed to do! The RNC/GOP would be wise to choose Phoenix! And when asked why they chose Phoenix they should say to support Arizona's efforts to enforce the legal immigration laws!

[ak267]

How does one become a delegate to the RNC convention? I’m from Nebraska.

[libh8er]

Phoenix in August? No thanks.

So ? What's not to like about a balmy 119 F ?

[dfwgator]

It’s a dry heat.

[libh8er]

Actually in late august we get violent thunderstorms. We did the past few years and humidity was much higher than normal.

[evad]

Good point...but I still won't be sending any money to this inept, spineless outfit.

Guess they will still have to wander aimlessly without me.