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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMike Pence names Texas as a possible alternative GOP convention site
Published 4 hours ago on May 26, 2020
By Texas Tribune
Texas is being considered to host the Republican National Convention, Vice President Mike Pence said Monday in an interview with Fox News. Pences comment comes after President Donald Trump threatened in a series of tweets Monday morning to pull the convention from North Carolina if the state refuses to guarantee it will be open come August.
These national conventions literally take many months to organize and prepare, Pence said. The president is absolutely intent on ensuring, as we see our nation continue to make steady progress on putting the coronavirus epidemic in the past, that come this August, well be able to come together in a safe and responsible venue.
Trump said that if North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper cant guarantee that the Republican Party would be allowed to fully occupy the convention venue in Charlotte Aug. 24-27, the party will seek other states to host.
In the interview, Pence named Texas, Florida and Georgia as states that have made tremendous progress in reopening. Pence called on Cooper to provide a swift response.
https://www.rawstory.com/2020/05/mike-pence-names-texas-as-a-possible-alternative-gop-convention-site/
I going to take my marbles and go and play somewhere else.................
Sanity Claws
(21,854 posts)This could backfire big time.
catrose
(5,073 posts)I was going to say, just not in my town, but every Republican in Texas would attend, and then they'd come home to infect the rest of us.
Me.
(35,454 posts)Do as we say or else...and where are that states senators?
txwhitedove
(3,932 posts)hack89
(39,171 posts)can't imagine them giving a Dem mayor the opportunity to mess with them by going to Dallas or Houston.
Mike 03
(16,616 posts)a short day trip from the San Jacinto waste pits, where they can swim.
LonePirate
(13,431 posts)LeftInTX
(25,563 posts)We're having a virtual convention right now.
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beachbumbob
(9,263 posts)come thru for us
Bucky
(54,068 posts)"those mamby-pamby North Carolinians are too week and scared to do their patriotic duty and put the lives of their parents and grandparents at risk in order to save Donald Trump and the economy. A real American would be willing to sacrifice a few seniors in their family to make America great again."
Paladin
(28,276 posts)I'm sure Lt. Gov. Dan "The Old Must Die To Improve My Stock Portfolio" Patrick already has his knee-pads in place.....
Liberal In Texas
(13,579 posts)Our idiot gov. Abbot will probably bend over backwards if they want to come here.
They'll expect hotels and restaurants to open up to the virus is a hoax nuts and force more service workers exposure.