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Democrats choose Chicago as the site of the 2024 convention [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 2023 OP

Very glad for this. Chicago will be a great convention site. ancianita Apr 2023 #1

Yes we will. Chicago1980 Apr 2023 #19

I think I'd have preferred Atlanta. wnylib Apr 2023 #2

That was my thought Conjuay Apr 2023 #3

I think there may be an attempt to turn the page on that BumRushDaShow Apr 2023 #5

I can see the strategic advantages of Chicago. wnylib Apr 2023 #6

As I'm sure you know BumRushDaShow Apr 2023 #9

Yes, I know about the great distance in time. wnylib Apr 2023 #15

But wait... there's more! BumRushDaShow Apr 2023 #17

Bill was good at keeping people united. wnylib Apr 2023 #30

I am old enough to have been aware of what was happening in Chicago in 1968. ShazzieB Apr 2023 #38

And you also have this that happened in 1996 BumRushDaShow Apr 2023 #40

Exactly! ShazzieB Apr 2023 #48

TY.. Good thoughts, BRDS! Cha Apr 2023 #32

TY Cha! BumRushDaShow Apr 2023 #33

That was decades ago, and subsequently, the Convention was held there in 96 brooklynite Apr 2023 #13

Bad memories from when, 1968? That was a lifetime ago. Chicago1980 Apr 2023 #20

Sure, except women & other people with uteruses, and LGBTQ people aren't safe there... NullTuples Apr 2023 #26

And Chicago is as blue as blue can be. ShazzieB Apr 2023 #49

Chicago is safe blue, and carries the blue state of Illinois. Wouldn't it be LeftinOH Apr 2023 #4

This was based on which locations submitted bids by the deadlne BumRushDaShow Apr 2023 #7

Omaha would never have the resources (hotel rooms, meeting space) for a convention brooklynite Apr 2023 #14

It's debatable whether holding a convention in a particular state has any impact on election results Midwestern Democrat Apr 2023 #41

Yeah but... O'Hare. BumRushDaShow Apr 2023 #50

Omaha is a great city, too. marble falls Apr 2023 #44

Good play for the Midwest IronLionZion Apr 2023 #8

Doesn't hurt to have an incoming progressive Mayor as host, either. DinahMoeHum Apr 2023 #10

Ugh.. He is irrelevant on this issue. Chicago1980 Apr 2023 #21

why? LymphocyteLover Apr 2023 #23

Chicago just had a progressive Mayor who was given the boot by the voters. former9thward Apr 2023 #24

Great for Chicago Politicub Apr 2023 #11

I'm not sure about the logistics in Atlanta for a convention like the DNC. lees1975 Apr 2023 #12

I have been to Atlanta twice BumRushDaShow Apr 2023 #16

I agree w/ you about Atlanta. I live in Georgia. CottonBear Apr 2023 #22

Good choice considering Trump's targeted negativity. live love laugh Apr 2023 #18

Woo hoo! A short driver from Wisconsin for me! Ziggysmom Apr 2023 #25

Won't you please come to Chicago? generalbetrayus Apr 2023 #27

Awesome choice! Chicago is one of my favorite cities FakeNoose Apr 2023 #28

A true US "city". BigmanPigman Apr 2023 #29

As an NYC'r I'm disappointed. But I love Chicago from afar (yet to visit) so I wish you the best! 👍 electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #31

Best architectural city in the US. Great food city, try to go during "Taste of Chicago". Great ... marble falls Apr 2023 #43

Hopefully I will get to visit for all those reasons... electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #45

Manhatten has some great "secret" history. Have you read any of Joseph Mitchell's books? ... marble falls Apr 2023 #46

No I haven't. I'll see what f they have any e-books from my electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #47

Some have been in print since the fifties, you can get them in used bookstores ... marble falls Apr 2023 #51

Not so sure. Just an unsettled feeling. Joinfortmill Apr 2023 #34

Wouldn't a swing state make more sense? Nelliedog Apr 2023 #35

Welcome to DU. n/t GP6971 Apr 2023 #37

They took that into consideration. ShazzieB Apr 2023 #39

Chicago swings, ask Frank Sinatra. marble falls Apr 2023 #42

Chicago!!! roamer65 Apr 2023 #36