Republicans pick Jacksonville as alternative convention site
The Republican National Committee has chosen Jacksonville, Fla., to host part of this summer’s party convention, after largely abandoning Charlotte, N.C., over disagreements on coronavirus-related crowd restrictions.
The Republican National Committee has chosen Jacksonville, Fla., to host part of this summer’s party convention, after largely abandoning Charlotte, N.C., over disagreements on coronavirus-related crowd restrictions.
The decision announced Thursday reportedly followed a nationwide search for a new host city. Business aspects of the convention will still take place in North Carolina, but Jacksonville will host the celebratory aspects of the election-year affair.
“We are thrilled to celebrate this momentous occasion in the great city of Jacksonville,” RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said. “Not only does Florida hold a special place in President Trump’s heart as his home state, but it is crucial in the path to victory in 2020. We look forward to bringing this great celebration and economic boon to the Sunshine State in just a few short months.”
Trump relocated his primary residence to Florida from New York last fall.
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- Fauci says Republicans, Dems need to 'reserve judgment' on holding 2020 conventions
- Stacey Abrams says she was not contacted by Biden campaign about being running mate
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