Posted on 07/06/2016 4:54:44 AM PDT by dangus
Ohio is a swing state, sure. But Cleveland is neither the largest metro area (Cincinnati is) nor the largest city (Columbus is). Cleveland is, however, the most liberal city in Ohio.
From the news, you would certainly get the impression that every major city in America is liberal, because if a city isn't liberal, it gets no news coverage. The Republican Party should highlight the success and growth of conservative cities... and reward their local, Republican populace and office-holders.
Wouldn't Republican mayor Betsy Price of Fort Worth make a great host? Fort Worth is more of a twin city to Dallas than a suburb, but you'd never know that anymore. Want a swing state? How about Phoenix, fastest growing metro area in America, and about to overtake Boston to become a top 10? Want a swing state? How about Miami, Florida, 8th largest metro area in America? Or Jacksonville, the largest city in Florida? Or Albuquerque? (Damn Bugs Bunny.... Maybe we could "Take a right turn in Albuquerque?") Virginia Beach?
San Diego?
Now, if I were to mention, say, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Wichita or Omaha, some people might say "Ridiculous! You have to have your convention in a major city!" Did you know those cities are now larger than Cleveland, New Orleans or Tampa? "Yes, but Cleveland and New Orleans are historic cities!" Sure... and do you want to be associated with stale, dying cities choked off with Democrat rot, welfare and flight, or robust, healthy economies attracting families and job-seekers?
Oops. Somehow I inserted “Want a swing state” in front of Phoenix, which is not (hopefully) in a swing state.
Er, there are no conservative cities of sufficient size and infrastructure to host a convention?
Did you read his post? At all?
Cleveland (390,000 population) isn’t near as big as Phoenix (1,500,000 pop), Fort Worth (830,000 pop), or even Oklahoma City (630,000 pop).
And all of those cities have more than enough infrastructure to host a convention.
Why pick a city at all.
Do an E-Convention with delegates in a place in each state linked by broadband.
Because they are simpering VICHY GOP quislings, liars and poltroons.
The only ‘good’ thing about the convention is that they will be forced to nominate Donald Trump for President. That’s all they’re good for at this point. Then, if we stay true and elect him, the excision starts anew.
As far as it being a liberal city? For sure, but it's also a real good place to siphon off a lot of votes. The dems in the state don't have much leadership or effectiveness. Besides that, manufacturing jobs are a real big issue around here.
THANK GOD the convention isn't in state capital Columbus, with Kasick there to muck things up. Mayor Jackson is probably a dem, but I'd classify him more as a realist. Don't underestimate his willingness to work across the political spectrum to make it all work out for Cleveland.
PS: Cleveland managed extremely well over 1.3 million people with two days planning time for the Cavs victory events. As some details of the convention plan are revealed, it does seem to be sensible for keeping everyone safe.
The same reason that Ryan and McConnell and Romney
and McCain (and ObamaTRADE, RomneyCARE, and treasoncoverup)
remain the representative BRAINS of the present GOP.
They are liars. They are vote stealers.
They encourage treason. Every day. Today, too.
hahahahahahaha!!! Crazy, isn’t it.
The last GOP convention was in Tampa Florida....
Tampa does lean left, but is hardly a “liberal” city...
Ooh, ooh, I know, because they’re LIBERAL.
Are there any big cities that are not Liberal today?
So that RINOs like Bruce Poliquin and susie, isn’t she pretty, collins will feel at home.
Living near Phoenix, I would never in my wildest dream call Phoenix a “conservative” city.
Why does the Republican Party always pick liberal cities?
Good question.
2012 — Tampa Bay
2008 — St Paul
2004 — New York
2000 — Philadelphia
1996 — San Diego
1992 — Houston
1988 — New Orleans
1984 — Dallas
and the beat goes on.......
What cities are Conservative?
The last powerful conventions was in 84 and 88. The 1984 convention was probably the best. Reagan ‘ s speech was wonderful. Cities have more people, more energy.
Very few areas can host 50,000 people, which is the number that attend a national political convention.
The Washington RNC would always prefer the most leftist host site to intimidate GOP conservatives.
Cheer up: Texas will be a swing state in 2020 and the convention can be held in Ft. Worth.
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