The 2016 Democratic National Convention will be held in Philadelphia, the party announced Thursday.
Philadelphia beat out finalists Brooklyn, New York, and Columbus, Ohio, for the gig.
“I am thrilled to announce that Philadelphia will host the convention where we will nominate the 45th President of the United States,” DNC chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said in a statement. “In addition to their commitment to a seamless and safe convention, Philadelphia’s deep rooted place in American history provides a perfect setting for this special gathering. I cannot wait to join Democrats across the country to celebrate our shared values, lay out a Democratic vision for the future, and support our nominee.”
The Republicans are holding their 2016 convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
The downtown Convention Center that was completed in 2013 is pretty awesome. Lotta good hotels and restaurants close by too. It’s right in Chris Christie’s backyard too…
“Philadelphia Will Host 2016 Democraatic Convention”
At least you guys didn’t call it the “Democrat” convention.
It’s mostly righttards who do that.
More likely the host facility will be Wells Fargo Center (on the site of the old JFK Stadium where FDR gave one of his biggest speeches). Best public transport and parking lot setup of the finalists. But the setting’s nothing like Nationwide Arena in Columbus where you have the Short North entertainment district outside the arena’s front door.
Never been to Columbus so I defer to your local knowledge.