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Jacksonville, FL — Washington Insider Jamie Dupree first reported over the weekend that the President had raised the possibility of moving the GOP convention from North Carolina. Then Vice President Mike Pence floated Florida, Georgia and Texas as possible second choices.
And Politico reports that Jacksonville could make a pitch to serve as host. Mayor Lenny Curry told Playbook that he's interested in the convention and that his city has already shown it is ready, according to reporters Gary Fineout and Matt Dixon.
Meantime, Jamie Dupree reports that Democrats still haven’t figured out what they’re doing in Milwaukee in August.
1. The @CityofJax has strongly demonstrated the ability to host large events in a safe & responsible way. The world’s 1st pro live sporting event since COVID19 was broadcast around the globe from @VyStarVetArena in partnership with the @UFC.
— Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) May 26, 2020
2. We would be honored to host the Republican National Convention in that same world class facility. Thankfully, @GovRonDeSantis and my administration have created a regulatory framework that operates in way that is attractive to significant events like these.
— Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) May 26, 2020
Jacksonville willing to steal RNC from NC — Federal judge dismantles Florida's felon voting law — How the 'Apple of Pot' collapsed https://t.co/d6cvYga2Rc via @politico
— Gary Fineout (@fineout) May 26, 2020
President Trump starts his Memorial Day by demanding an immediate answer from the Governor of North Carolina on whether the GOP convention can go forward in late August. pic.twitter.com/ElDdInB9ZC
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) May 25, 2020
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