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Cleveland chosen to host 2016 Republican National Convention
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| updated July 08, 2014 at 12:05 PM
| Andrew J. Tobias
Posted on 07/08/2014 9:07:07 AM PDT by chrisser
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To: PapaBear3625
The burning river will add ambiance too
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posted on
07/08/2014 10:08:37 AM PDT
by
GeronL
(Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
To: Flick Lives
82
posted on
07/08/2014 10:11:21 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Remember the River Raisin.)
To: DoodleDawg
DoodleDawg wrote:
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Given past convention history it’s probably for the best:
2012 Tampa, FL Lost the state
2008 Minneapolis, MN Lost the state
2004 New York City Lost the state
2000 Philadelphia, PA Lost the state
1996 San Diego, CA Lost the state
They probably didn’t give it to Dallas because they didn’t want to take the chance of losing Texas.
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Wow, now that is fascinating info... And it goes to show the RNC hasn’t had a clue how to effectively run a convention in nearly 20 years. But, hey, maybe this time they’ll truly excite Ohio voters and win over the critical swing state with another slate of squishy, uninspiring, moderate keynote speakers like John McCain, Mitt Romney, John Boehner, Rob Portman, and Bob Dole. Ah can’t hardly wait, y’all!
To: chrisser
The level of ignorance on this thread is incredible. Downtown Cleveland is in the midst of revitalization. As another poster mentioned, we have a world-renowned orchestra, a world-class art museum, our theater district is the nation's largest outside of NYC, the Cleveland Clinic, incredible restaurants, new hotels and luxury apartments.
Are there parts of Cleveland that I wouldn't venture into? Of course! But that goes for any American big city.
I'll join my fellow Freepers in disparaging the RNC and their recent track record, but don't make a fool of yourself comparing Cleveland to Detroit.
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posted on
07/08/2014 10:12:29 AM PDT
by
reegs
To: reegs
I'll join my fellow Freepers in disparaging the RNC and their recent track record, but don't make a fool of yourself comparing Cleveland to Detroit.
Hypocrisy much? Reagan accepted the nomination in Detroit.
85
posted on
07/08/2014 10:19:24 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Remember the River Raisin.)
To: hinckley buzzard
The little fueling depot closed after the Lorain pellet terminal was built. Steamers no longer needed to snake their way up river and with the advent of 1,000 footers, the river became an impediment.
The old steamships were 75 feet wide and initially, 750 feet long, allowing them to transit the Welland Canal. The big girls are 105 feet wide and carry three times as much ore or coal.
To: smokingfrog
I thought for sure that Dallas would get it.
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By 2016, Dallas will be firmly under UN control because of the supersaturation of the illegals, which the UN says we must call “refugees”.
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posted on
07/08/2014 10:22:42 AM PDT
by
Bigg Red
(31 May 2014: Obamugabe officially declares the USA a vanquished subject of the Global Caliphate.)
To: DCBryan1
BLUE CITY/VERY BLUE COUNTY/ light blue state!
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Makes it easier for the GOPe to blend in with the rest of the Uniparty.
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posted on
07/08/2014 10:23:56 AM PDT
by
Bigg Red
(31 May 2014: Obamugabe officially declares the USA a vanquished subject of the Global Caliphate.)
To: chrisser
Why do they hate the south?
To: cripplecreek
Allow me to clarify my statement. I will join my fellow freepers in rightly criticizing the RNC and the Republican elites in regard to forcing poor candidates upon us and capitulating to Obama, but in response to a poster upthread, Cleveland is nowhere near the “hell hole” as he termed Detroit.
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posted on
07/08/2014 10:27:40 AM PDT
by
reegs
To: smokingfrog
The spin on why Cleveland got it instead of Dallas is Dallas had other things going on in June, so the hotels and American Airline Center wouldn’t be available until July.
The RNC wants it in June, so they can have more time to collect more money after the convention for whomever the nominee will be.
So, as usual, it’s all about the $$$.
To: reegs
Downtown Cleveland is in the midst of revitalization.
I'm going to be 47 this year. People have been saying that Cleveland is revitalizing my entire life. First it was the BP building, then the Flats buildup, then the Galleria (remember that? Does anyone even go there anymore), then Tower City (Does anyone go there anymore?) then the stadiums, then the flats again, then the aquarium, then the Key building, then the Clinic, then the Medical Mart etc. etc. etc.
The buildings, institutions, restaurants and hotels were never the problem. The decades of Rat mismanagement is the problem. Changing the outward appearance is putting lipstick on a pig.
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posted on
07/08/2014 10:31:35 AM PDT
by
chrisser
(Senseless legislation does nothing to solve senseless violence.)
To: reegs
Downtown Cleveland is in the midst of revitalization.
I'm going to be 47 this year. People have been saying that Cleveland is revitalizing my entire life. First it was the BP building, then the Flats buildup, then the Galleria (remember that? Does anyone even go there anymore), then Tower City (Does anyone go there anymore?) then the stadiums, then the flats again, then the aquarium, then the Key building, then the Clinic, then the Medical Mart etc. etc. etc.
The buildings, institutions, restaurants and hotels were never the problem. The decades of Rat mismanagement is the problem. Changing the outward appearance is putting lipstick on a pig.
93
posted on
07/08/2014 10:31:35 AM PDT
by
chrisser
(Senseless legislation does nothing to solve senseless violence.)
To: Bulwinkle
its funny, I was in Cleveland close to 20 years ago doing a job and really liked the city. I was in the Shaker Heights region mostly and I sure met a lot of nice people.
But when I meet people from Cleveland and tell them how much I enjoyed the city they look at me like I am nuts. They all tell me the city has just gone to hell. Really a shame.
Where is the Tea Party having their convention?
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posted on
07/08/2014 10:32:35 AM PDT
by
warsaw44
To: DoodleDawg
The GOP had a chance carrying CA or NY?
Convention or no convention...
HA!
95
posted on
07/08/2014 10:33:30 AM PDT
by
lonestar
(It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
To: reegs
So tell me, what's wrong with downtown Detroit? After all you yourself wanted to make it clear that Cleveland has plenty of bad areas.
Downtown Detroit is actually quite nice despite low info FReeper groupthink.
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posted on
07/08/2014 10:34:21 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Remember the River Raisin.)
To: reegs
This Texan says Congratulation.....I was pretty sure that Cleveland would be chosen because of Ohio being a swing state. I agree the level of ignorance on this thread, as well of FR of late is mind boggling.
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posted on
07/08/2014 10:35:54 AM PDT
by
StraysDaddy
(I've fought the wars, hired the whores and done the chores..and am completely fed up!)
To: Bigg Red
By 2016, Dallas will be firmly under UN control because of the supersaturation of the illegals, which the UN says we must call refugees.Dude, you've been in Maryland far too long. UN wants no part of Texas. They read what Sam Houston did to Santa Anna.
98
posted on
07/08/2014 10:36:18 AM PDT
by
Night Hides Not
(Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Mississippi!)
To: chrisser
Why bother? Put the RNC in Africa where all the other RINOs live. Will there be a Tea Party National Convention?
To: chrisser
Yes, you are correct in regard to the Democratic party having a choke hold on the city. Schools are still in very bad shape and the roads have potholes that could swallow your car. However, corporate leaders have stepped in to take the lead in the growth we’re seeing now. And I finally believe it’s being focused in the right area - the central core of downtown. Everything is in walking distance.
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posted on
07/08/2014 10:40:04 AM PDT
by
reegs
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