GOP moving 'full steam ahead' with summer convention plans

[RandySF]

he Republican National Committee (RNC) is moving “full steam ahead” with plans for its convention in Charlotte, N.C., from Aug. 24 to Aug. 27, the party’s chairwoman said Monday.

"We are full steam ahead planning a traditional convention, working with our team on the ground ... to conduct a traditional convention,” Ronna McDaniel said on a call with reporters, the RNC confirmed to The Hill. “We do not think at this time we have to switch to an alternative plan, but of course, we will monitor circumstances and adjust accordingly.”

McDaniel added that the RNC will reassess in late June or early July to see if adjustments need to be made because of the coronavirus pandemic but said the convention is required by bylaws to be held in person.

In a regular convention, thousands of supporters, including party officials, would gather to officially nominate President Trump as the Republican nominee for the 2020 race, but the coronavirus has essentially halted large gatherings nationwide.



https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/493747-gop-moving-full-steam-ahead-with-summer-convention-plans

[zipplewrath]

1. And when an outbreak is traced back

And when an outbreak is traced back to the convention in early September, it'll be the end of the GOP.

[msongs]

2. plan sure, but better have a good alternative ready to go nt

[totodeinhere]

3. I don't think there is anyhting wrong with planning for any scenario including the possibility

that it might be safe for them to hold their convention. But they had better be planning alternatives in case it isn't safe yet, which I believe is the more realistic possibility.

[lpbk2713]

4. When they drop off like flies they'll blame it on Obama and Pelosi.

That's their MO.

[beachbumbob]

5. can't think of any better plan!!!!

karma will be swift

[Squinch]

6. That aint gonna happen. Their current insanity will have the

CV19 numbers skyrocketing before August to an extent that even people as stupid as these neanderthals won't be willing to go out in a crowd.