Kemp invites GOP to Georgia, as Trump urges N.C. to reopen for RNC
Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
After President Donald Trump called on North Carolinas Democratic governor to decide if Charlotte will be able to host Augusts Republican National Convention, Gov. Brian Kemp invited the convention to Georgia.
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On Tuesday, Kemp extended an invitation to Trump to consider the Peach State.
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David Shafer, chairman of Georgias state Republican Party, said in a text message that he spoke to Kemp on Tuesday morning. We have reached out to Republican National Committee Chairman Ronna Romney to let her know that, if North Carolina falls through, Georgia is ready to help, Shafer told The Associated Press.
Under Governor Kemp, Georgia has led the nation in safely reopening its economy, Shafer said. We have first class facilities, a skilled workforce and a reputation for hospitality second to none. We would be proud to host the Republican National Convention.
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What could possible go wrong with having it in Atlanta & the escalating race tensions
Politicub
(12,165 posts)I don't know if Kemp can force the city to host it.
oldsoftie
(12,486 posts)But it takes more than one facility to have events like this. Not to mention I think the WCC is run by a committee, not by the gov. And I dont think it seats enough either
All the other arenas are privately owned as well
Evolve Dammit
(16,694 posts)kellytore
(182 posts)Our Covid 19 cases are still rising and this moron couldn't organize a two ticket raffle.
unc70
(6,109 posts)The raw data and the per capita rates for infections and deaths are much higher in GA than NC. Since Charlotte was the only city to bid on the RNC (and by just a one vote margin), Trump has a lot less leverage than he might think.
turbinetree
(24,683 posts)while the entire country has over 100,000 dead while on his watch, people are going hungry, jobs are going down the proverbial shitter and he's pissed that the "Democratic Governor isn't going to place people lives in danger so he fucking whines... ................................great fucking principles of being the crowd with Blood On Your Hands...........and they are trying to appease there leader..........he was wobbling at the Tomb of the Unknowns and he couldn't even see his toes, he was more worried about his three wood and hitting his fucking balls in the rough....................and then to top it all off the dumb shit saluted........he doesn't even know why he is suppose to put his right hand over his heart when he's is there......... ..................and then there is Kemp...............what a rat fucker, he lost the election but rigged the system, so that he could win................
IronLionZion
(45,380 posts)Democrats are looking for virtual options for the convention to limit in person attendance
keithbvadu2
(36,640 posts)All Georgia needs is a large field, a large wooden cross and some kerosene.
CountMyVote4Reality
(209 posts)The GOP will be sued if they try to break the Charlotte convention contracts.
keithbvadu2
(36,640 posts)The GOP (and Trump) have a history of deadbeat debts.
MiniMe
(21,708 posts)I hope they take notice of this.
Grins
(7,189 posts)Convention cities are picked to be held in swing states, the thinking that the publicity and local income might shift a few votes in their direction.
So what the Gov. is subtly saying: Georgia is in play!