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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Mar 3, 2014 5:07pm
I just saw that the mayor of Columbus (a confirmed Democrat) led a contingency to DC to lobby for the 2016 Republican National Convention to come to Columbus. This is one of those "HOW FKG STUPID IS THIS!?!" things. No fkn way the Repubs are gonna award this economic windfall to a city with a Democratic administration. You can be sure a trip like that with a dozen or so delegates easily costs $100k - why do we allow morons to do this shit to us?
Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
Mar 3, 2014 5:38pm
Wouldn't that be tax payer money, Comrade Tiernan?Wast of City Govt Money
Besides, why wouldn't the GOP want to host the convention in the largest city of THE key swing state?
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 3, 2014 5:53pm
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Mar 3, 2014 5:56pm
Exactly McDoofus...waste of tax payer money.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Mar 3, 2014 7:09pm
Lol...the last one was in Tampa, which has a Democratic mayor. More important is the party of the Governor.
Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
Mar 3, 2014 7:18pm
'08 was Saint Paul......democratic mayorse-alum;1586674 wrote:Lol...the last one was in Tampa, which has a Democratic mayor. More important is the party of the Governor.
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steubbigred
Posts: 1,392
Mar 3, 2014 7:38pm
The city government might be democratic but then again most big cities in the USA are democratic because they have a very large minority population. Can't blame the democratic mayor for trying to do this . The GOP will have a convention in a battleground state and Ohio has been a battle ground state the last several elections.Tiernan;1586642 wrote:I just saw that the mayor of Columbus (a confirmed Democrat) led a contingency to DC to lobby for the 2016 Republican National Convention to come to Columbus. This is one of those "HOW FKG STUPID IS THIS!?!" things. No fkn way the Repubs are gonna award this economic windfall to a city with a Democratic administration. You can be sure a trip like that with a dozen or so delegates easily costs $100k - why do we allow morons to do this shit to us?
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Mar 3, 2014 7:48pm
I heard estimates that it would cost the city 55 million but bring in over 200 million. If it brings 200 million dollars to the city I'm all for it.
One of the best ways for the city to make money is hosting conventions. Do you know how many cities have to to lure the Arnold from Columbus. Money from conventions and expos like the Arnold are an important part of Columbus. For the Arnold hotel rooms are sold out everywhere within 30 minutes of downtown I'm sure the RNC would do the same.
One of the best ways for the city to make money is hosting conventions. Do you know how many cities have to to lure the Arnold from Columbus. Money from conventions and expos like the Arnold are an important part of Columbus. For the Arnold hotel rooms are sold out everywhere within 30 minutes of downtown I'm sure the RNC would do the same.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 3, 2014 7:56pm
Same thing with the Quarter Horse Congress. Although with that it brings in $180 million per year in revenue and the govt is dragging It's feet to give them the few upgrades they want at the fairgrounds because it isn't an urban type event. The city is going to lose it to Tulsa or Fort Worth and the govt here is going to look like moronssportchampps;1586688 wrote:I heard estimates that it would cost the city 55 million but bring in over 200 million. If it brings 200 million dollars to the city I'm all for it.
One of the best ways for the city to make money is hosting conventions. Do you know how many cities have to to lure the Arnold from Columbus. Money from conventions and expos like the Arnold are an important part of Columbus. For the Arnold hotel rooms are sold out everywhere within 30 minutes of downtown I'm sure the RNC would do the same.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Mar 3, 2014 8:20pm
RNC will not be in Cbus OH - mark it down. Tampa & St Paul not withstanding.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Mar 3, 2014 8:40pm
I have heard it's actually a front runner. I wouldn't be surprised at all if it's held in Columbus. Why not hold it in a swing state, a state that without a republican has never won the presidency. With the new hotels downtown they have more then enough high quality hotel rooms. I would guess that an event like the RNC would bring some pretty hot women to the area as well.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 3, 2014 8:47pm
Cincy is also a finalist.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Mar 3, 2014 8:53pm
Columbus probably makes the most sense of any city in the country.sportchampps;1586710 wrote:I have heard it's actually a front runner. I wouldn't be surprised at all if it's held in Columbus. Why not hold it in a swing state, a state that without a republican has never won the presidency. With the new hotels downtown they have more then enough high quality hotel rooms. I would guess that an event like the RNC would bring some pretty hot women to the area as well.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Mar 3, 2014 9:00pm
Haha is any city not democratic. Lol come on
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Mar 3, 2014 9:09pm
It will be in Cleveland.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Mar 3, 2014 9:11pm
Ohio has 3 of the final 8 cities. Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland are all finalist.
Pretty good odds it will be in this state.
Pretty good odds it will be in this state.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Mar 3, 2014 9:33pm
Cleveland has less of a chance than Cbus.
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 4, 2014 8:28am
If you knew anything about anything, you would know that most major urban areas lean democratic.Tiernan;1586642 wrote:I just saw that the mayor of Columbus (a confirmed Democrat) led a contingency to DC to lobby for the 2016 Republican National Convention to come to Columbus. This is one of those "HOW FKG STUPID IS THIS!?!" things. No fkn way the Repubs are gonna award this economic windfall to a city with a Democratic administration. You can be sure a trip like that with a dozen or so delegates easily costs $100k - why do we allow morons to do this shit to us?
$100k is also a small investment for the potential to bring millions in economic incentive to the city.
Hope this helps .
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Mar 4, 2014 10:04am
It costs money to get nice things to come to a city. Sometimes it doesn't work out but that doesn't mean you stop trying.
I'd say Columbus has a decent shot at it, the GOP probably wants to win Ohio really badly and putting their convention in the most important city in Ohio isn't a bad way to try to sway some people.
I'd say Columbus has a decent shot at it, the GOP probably wants to win Ohio really badly and putting their convention in the most important city in Ohio isn't a bad way to try to sway some people.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Mar 4, 2014 10:38am
Oh come one, Cleveland has a great track record of winning things....Tiernan;1586737 wrote:Cleveland has less of a chance than Cbus.
fish82
Posts: 4,111
Mar 4, 2014 10:40am
If it comes to Ohio, it will be in Cincy.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Mar 4, 2014 11:25am
Steubenville has as much chance of landing a National Convention as any of these other three. Delegates aren't clamoring to go to Ohio.
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 4, 2014 11:28am
Ohio is almost always a battleground state.Tiernan;1586861 wrote:Steubenville has as much chance of landing a National Convention as any of these other three. Delegates aren't clamoring to go to Ohio.
Your trolling effort is lacking lately.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Mar 4, 2014 11:45am
You really are retarded aren't you?Tiernan;1586861 wrote:Steubenville has as much chance of landing a National Convention as any of these other three. Delegates aren't clamoring to go to Ohio.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Mar 4, 2014 12:11pm
It goes back to the old Huddle's "quality over quantity" theory. Nothing ruins a good/adequate/doesn't completely suck troll more than trying too hard and being a troll in a way that shows a complete lack of knowledge of the subject matter.dlazz;1586863 wrote:Ohio is almost always a battleground state.
Your trolling effort is lacking lately.