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Cleveland chosen to host 2016 Republican National Convention
http://www.cleveland.com ^ | updated July 08, 2014 at 12:05 PM | Andrew J. Tobias

Posted on 07/08/2014 9:07:07 AM PDT by chrisser

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Capping off a months-long lobbying effort, Cleveland will be the host of the 2016 Republican National Convention.

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus announced Cleveland as the location on the Fox News Channel in a live, on-air interview. The interview was immediately preceded by a tweet, which has since been deleted, from a spokesman for the Republican Governors Association.

"We're excited about bringing the convention to Cleveland in Ohio, and we're excited about the decision. We think it's a smart decision," Priebus said.

Cleveland edged out Dallas, the other finalist, as the recommended location for the convention, giving the city an opportunity to strut its stuff to a national crowd while placing Ohio even more firmly in the political spotlight for the upcoming presidential election.

"I think it's great," said Rob Frost, the Cuyahoga County Republican Party Chairman. "I'm really excited to welcome our Republican colleagues from around the nation to Cleveland in 2016. I think this convention will really elevate Cleveland in the eyes of the nation, and elevate Republicans in the eyes of Cleveland."

Now that the recommendation from the Republican National Committee's site selection committee is in, negotiations with Cleveland officials are expected to begin shortly. A press conference will be held later this afternoon.

The courtship with the national GOP dates back to at least February, when the city submitted its bid. Cleveland was selected a week later as one of eight contenders.

The RNC narrowed the list to four in late May, and on June 25 picked Cleveland and Dallas as the two finalists to host the event.

And last week, RNC officials visited Cleveland to assess "creative ways" to make the city's bid work.

Conventions can be significant economic generators for a city. One study showed that the 2012 GOP convention pumped more than $200 million into the Tampa and Florida economies. That convention drew roughly 50,000 visitors.

Cleveland's convention pitch was rooted in political geography and in a downtown renaissance that leaders said occurred after the city lost its bid for the GOP's 2008 convention. Since that audition, Cleveland has added more hotel rooms and a new convention center.

It's also believed that the expected June availability of Quicken Loans Arena, which will host floor events for the convention, played a role.

Fundraising is another key consideration, and local boosters have estimated that Cleveland will need to raise $55 million to $60 million to cover the costs of hosting.

Boosters are also working to lure the 2016 Democratic National Convention, although officials have said it is highly unlikely the city could host both events.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Politics/Elections; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: convention; gop; ohio
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I'm not sure that this is good news, and I live in Cleveland...
1 posted on 07/08/2014 9:07:07 AM PDT by chrisser
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I’m actually more concerned about Prince Preibus and the royal court shortening the primary so we can be stuck with their presumptive nominee.


2 posted on 07/08/2014 9:08:41 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin.)
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Payoff from the RINO NRC to the (newly revealed) RINO Governor Kasich.


3 posted on 07/08/2014 9:09:14 AM PDT by House Atreides (ANOTHER CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN FOR CHILDERS 2014 .... Don't reward bad GOPe behavior.)
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To: chrisser

The RNC is run by RINOs, so no surprise there.

They should’ve picked Miami, at least they could’ve taken advantage of South Beach.


4 posted on 07/08/2014 9:09:46 AM PDT by LibFreeUSA
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I thought for sure that Dallas would get it.

oh well


5 posted on 07/08/2014 9:10:25 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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IBTFPM (in before the face palm memes)

WTF is the GOP thinking? BLUE CITY/VERY BLUE COUNTY/ light blue state!


6 posted on 07/08/2014 9:11:40 AM PDT by DCBryan1 (No realli, moose bytes can be quite nasti!!)
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Are they really excited about having the convention in Cleveland? Really? Cleveland?
7 posted on 07/08/2014 9:12:06 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Haven't you lost enough freedoms? Support an end to the WOD now.)
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I’m in Fort Worth, so I’m grateful that I won’t have to endure the drifting stench.


8 posted on 07/08/2014 9:12:35 AM PDT by fwdude (The last time the GOP ran an "extremist," Reagan won 44 states.)
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To: chrisser

What a dumb move.


9 posted on 07/08/2014 9:12:41 AM PDT by kabar
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I’m one of the taxpayers in Saint Paul who is still paying settlements to the left-wing nuts who were successful in their lawsuits against the local police for roughing them up. Be careful out there.


10 posted on 07/08/2014 9:12:43 AM PDT by MNnice
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To: chrisser

“The Emerald Necklace” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj1qgQ8n8ew


11 posted on 07/08/2014 9:13:02 AM PDT by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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Cleveland chosen to host 2016 Republican National Convention

Wow. Is the RNC confused, or what?

12 posted on 07/08/2014 9:13:12 AM PDT by Jim Noble (When strong, avoid them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.)
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Too much happening in Texas right now for the RNC’s comfort. Besides, Paul Begala called Perry an idiot and that made Reince all verklempt. So Cleveland gets the nod.


13 posted on 07/08/2014 9:14:05 AM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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I’m in Fort Worth, so I’m grateful that I won’t have to endure the drifting stench.

There was no way in Hell Priebus would allow the convention to be held in the heart of Tea Party Country.

14 posted on 07/08/2014 9:15:01 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Mississippi!)
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To: chrisser

Cleveland Clinic - History
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4ySO5y7xeA


15 posted on 07/08/2014 9:15:26 AM PDT by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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How about they have it right on the border! Make a statement!


16 posted on 07/08/2014 9:15:37 AM PDT by Blue Turtle
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Did all the bars and clubs on “the Flats” go bankrupt ?


17 posted on 07/08/2014 9:15:46 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Rip it out by the roots.)
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Hugh Hewitt will be orgasmic and unlistenable this afternoon.


18 posted on 07/08/2014 9:17:02 AM PDT by Cheerio (Barry Hussein Soetoro-0bama=The Complete Destruction of American Capitalism)
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To: chrisser

They should have picked Florida.


19 posted on 07/08/2014 9:17:06 AM PDT by jersey117 (sams.)
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To: chrisser

OFA, ACORN, SEIU, etc jump with joy. Much easier to recruit armies of demonstrators in Cleveland.


20 posted on 07/08/2014 9:17:14 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Socialism consumes EVERYTHING)
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