Denver and Kansas City were ruled out today, leaving only Cleveland and Dallas as the final 2 contenders to host the 2016 Republican National Convention.

Going to Dallas would make no sense as Texas is already a sure thing in the bag for Republicans, but would they really come to Cleveland to host their convention?

It would be a great economic boost for the city, but I am just having a hard time seeing it. Then again, no Republican has ever won the presidency without Ohio so it could be part of a bigger strategy to try and garner some good will with voters here in the Buckeye state.

Waiting for Tiernan's "insight".

Cleveland is a huge Dem stronghold and it is true that no POTUS is ever elected without carrying Ohio.

Cleveland would be a great place to annoy the crap out of the Dems and give the leftist media all sorts of talking points to whine about.

However, I think the Repubs will opt for friendlier confines and choose Dallas.

I would definitely hold it in Cle. Texas is definitely going red (for now). My cousin from Texas said there is a real fear of the next governor being blue, but I'm not sure how accurate that is. Regarless, Dallas doesn't need the tourism or the vote, Cleveland does. It is a no brainer.

RNC in Cleveland would be great ... The increase in the felones crime would decrease the democrat voting population in Cleveland

Cleveland seems like a no-brainer choice...but I agree with believer that the RNC will likely decide on Dallas.

I've been hearing that Columbus is likely to be a finalist for the DNC...wouldn't it be wild for both conventions to be in Ohio? Although I've heard the DNC is also looking at San Antonio as well

Ty Webb;1631077 wrote:Cleveland seems like a no-brainer choice...but I agree with believer that the RNC will likely decide on Dallas.

I've been hearing that Columbus is likely to be a finalist for the DNC...wouldn't it be wild for both conventions to be in Ohio? Although I've heard the DNC is also looking at San Antonio as well

The DNC has the finalists of

Birmingham
Columbus
Cleveland
New York City
Philadelphia
Phoenix

http://2016.democratic-convention.org/

VOAT

http://www.gop.com/act/choose-the-city/fb?utm_campaign=GOP_convention_site-selection&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=rnc_20140705_GOP_convention_site-selection_fb-image_final-two

The problem with Cleveland, besides the ample number of "protesters" the Dems can easily bus in for a free meal at the casino, is you have a lot of tickets to the actual convention you need to sell.

I guess Cleveland would have a decent draw from Cbus and Pittsburgh...but Cbus seems like a better choice (without looking at a map to see which city has a better geographic draw).

So will probably be Dallas. Of course, if Dems choose Cbus they won't pass up the chance to say "we brought some economic stimulus to Ohio while Repubs went to Dallas"

Cleveland gets it.

That's awesome!

Hmmmm....so when Repubs nominate Jeb Bush they should have Florida and Ohio about locked-up.

http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2014/07/cleveland_gop_convention_annou.html

The Repubs cannot possibly be dumb enough to nominate Jeb Bush...no wait...yes they can. :RpS_blink:

Totally stunned the GOP establishment chose Cleveburg.

believer;1633863 wrote: Totally stunned the GOP establishment chose Cleveburg.

Well, I think it's pretty obvious why they wanted to choose Ohio. But I agree Cleveland seems a bit risky. I think Columbus might have been a better choice because it's easier to draw Repubs from IN and KY. I don't really know how they draw and fill their conventions, but it seems like the UAW and Obamaphone might draw more protesters than the Repub convention draws attendees.

believer;1633863 wrote:http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2014/07/cleveland_gop_convention_annou.html

The Repubs cannot possibly be dumb enough to nominate Jeb Bush...no wait...yes they can. :RpS_blink:

Totally stunned the GOP establishment chose Cleveburg.

They nominated McCain, let's be serious about it, not the best candidate in the world.

I do believe Gore and Kerry were worse candidates than McCain, but not by much. Dukakis and Mondale might be the worst nominees by either party in recent memory.

Say what you want about Jeb Bush, but it seems unlikely Repubs can win the POTUS without Florida and Ohio. Bush would likely deliver Florida...and Hillary is equally polarizing.

If I'm doing an early handicap, I'd say the likely nomination (in order) comes down to Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, Scott Walker or Dr. Ben Carson. I think Ted Cruz and Rand Paul have uphill climbs, and I'm not sure either is capable of winning.

If Repubs start thinking they need some sort of minority representation (which probably isn't wrong), then I think the ticket is going to have one of Bush, Martinez, Carson or Rubio. I might lean toward Carson/Walker or a Walker/Martinez ticket. I think those two tickets are pretty formidable, as [maybe unfortunately] would Bush/Walker or Bush/Martinez.

I also think after Obama the voters are going to be looking for demonstrated leadership and experience....IMO that hurts Carson, Paul, Rubio and Cruz (whom I think is already DOA).

Kasich could well be in the mix for VP.

If Jeb Bush is mom instead, I will throw away my vote solely based on his stance of Common Core.

QuakerOats;1633898 wrote:Kasich could well be in the mix for VP.

Maybe, but I'm not sure he's strong enough in Ohio to offset the fact he probably offers little elsewhere. But he's as good as anyone assuming Walker and Martinez turn it down....have to throw in Mitch Daniels, as well.

Regardless of party, what would possess someone to attend a political convention? Do they charge admission for these things?

HelloAgain;1634035 wrote:Regardless of party, what would possess someone to attend a political convention? Do they charge admission for these things?

To live the dream of giving a handjob to their favorite candidate?

HelloAgain;1634035 wrote:Regardless of party, what would possess someone to attend a political convention? Do they charge admission for these things?

Having never attended one, I am speculating. I think it is the excitement of being in the middle of the democratic process. The historical conventions where the nominee was unknown beforehand had to be much more exciting. But the celebration of the party and democratic/voting traditions is probably a big draw. It is a slice of Americana for sure.

Dr Winston O'Boogie;1634313 wrote:Having never attended one, I am speculating. I think it is the excitement of being in the middle of the democratic process. The historical conventions where the nominee was unknown beforehand had to be much more exciting. But the celebration of the party and democratic/voting traditions is probably a big draw. It is a slice of Americana for sure.

I think #1 it's a big party and a chance to see some celebs and titans of industry. I'd also assume a lot of the tickets are purchased by corporations and given out to senior managers.

I've never understood all the stupid cheering like it's some sort of high school pep rally. How exactly does one go about gathering that many trained seals?

Dr Winston O'Boogie;1634313 wrote:Having never attended one, I am speculating. I think it is the excitement of being in the middle of the democratic process. The historical conventions where the nominee was unknown beforehand had to be much more exciting. But the celebration of the party and democratic/voting traditions is probably a big draw. It is a slice of Americana for sure.

Correct. For the political junkies it is their super bowl. And the partying - morning, noon, and night - is quite substantial as well.

If it was local and someone gave me a ticket, I'd go for the parties.