RNC Confirms Charlotte As Its 2020 Host City

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Republican National Convention will be held in North Carolina’s largest city in August 2020 and party leaders say they’ll gather with an eye on nominating President Donald Trump for a second term.

Party chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced at a news conference Monday that the convention will be held in Charlotte on Aug. 24-27.

Mayor Vi Lyles says she looks forward to showcasing the city, adding Charlotte has a chance to show it can host both major political parties. Charlotte hosted the Democratic National Convention in 2012.

A divided Charlotte City Council voted 6-5 in July to approve a bid to host the Republican convention. Charlotte had been considered a front-runner, although published reports showed several cities thought to be up for the convention didn’t actually submit bids.

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  1. It’s nice to fantasise that they’ll lose their deposit, due to the party not existing in any meaningful sense in 2020.

  2. Charlotte is fervently hoping for the typical GOP quick withdrawal…

  3. although published reports showed several cities thought to be up for the convention didn’t actually submit bids.

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Basically, those other cities said, “Nah, ya’ll can keep your money.”

  4. Avatar for hgc10 hgc10 says:

    Literally no other city wanted this. Sure, Charlotte was a success hosting the DNC in 2012, but in this case they were simply the wallflower who got asked to dance because there was no one else.

  5. Are they calling it “Unite the Right 2.0”?

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