GOP picks Tampa for 2012 convention

[Dr.Phool]

Source: MSNBC.com

GOP picks Tampa for 2012 convention
Phoenix, Salt Lake City were also in the running


OXON HILL, Md. - Republicans choose Tampa as the site of their 2012 presidential convention, hoping the swing state of Florida will help them defeat President Barack Obama.

A Republican National Committee panel recommended the Gulf Coast city during a closed-door meeting, rejecting Salt Lake City and Phoenix. The decision came amid calls from Hispanic groups and others to boycott Arizona after it adopted a law to crack down on illegal immigrants.

Florida, with its hefty 27 electoral votes, decided the 2000 election for George W. Bush. Obama won the state in 2008.

"The host committee's hard work and dedication resulted in a tremendous bid that we are confident will produce a successful event," said RNC Chairman Michael Steele.

Presidential hopefuls typically decamp in Florida during the final weeks of a campaign, and nominating conventions dominate local news coverage and help drive the parties' message to voters who might otherwise ignore the formalities.

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Read more: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37113966/ns/politics-more_politics/

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As if we didn't have enough problems down here.

And does this look like the GOP is boycotting Arizona?

[KansDem]

1. Something tells me this decision was made before the BP undersea volcano began erupting

[northernlights]

3. Seriously.

I wonder if Drill Baby Drill will pose in her bikini on what's left of the beach this time? Only instead of a backdrop of turkeys being slaughtered, she'll have tar-oil-coated, dying pelicans, gulls, dolphins and turtles.

She likes wearing black, doesn't she?

[bluestateguy]

2. Then I'd like to see the Democrats go with Dallas

I want Texas to be on the battlemap. I'm sick anbd tired of us just ceding those 34 electoral votes (probably 37 in 2012) to the enemy.

[Ter]

4. Not gonna happen

It's too red for now. Florida is much more winnable.

[bluestateguy]

7. People said that about Indiana and North Carolina too

You don't win if you don't try, and worst case scenario is that Obama still loses Texas but forces the enemy to campaign there to shore it up.

[BrklynLiberal]

5. Hope they really enjoy themselves.

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[FarLeftFist]

6. Cowards!

They know having the convention in AZ will draw quite possibly the largest political protests in the history of our country.

[thelordofhell]

8. If that law makes Arizona a blue state..........

I might not be so against it anymore.

:evilgrin:

[Oreo]

9. You thought they made fun of the 2008 Mpls Logo?

[Oreo]

10. And as it's the Lap Dance Capital of the World

[spin]

12. The Mons Venus club on North Dale Mabry should make a fortune. (n/t)

[TheCentepedeShoes]

29. Long live

Joe Redner!!!

[BlueJazz]

11. I live across the Bay in St Petersburg. I plan to protest every chance I get.

Might actually be kinda' fun. :)

[Dr.Phool]

14. I'm in Tarpon Springs. I'll be with ya!

I remember all the fun I had at the '72 conventions in Miami, with the Yippees.

[flvegan]

15. I'm in Tampa, and I'll be there.

[recoveringrepublican]

23. I'm also in Tarpon, now I know what I'll be doing for vacation 2012. nt

[Dr.Phool]

30. We'll have to get primed at Captain Jacks first.

Had lunch there today.

[recoveringrepublican]

36. I've lived here since 1998 and haven't been! Sounds like a plan. nt

[happygoluckytoyou]

13. RECENT AD.... Go to the GOP 2012 convention, enjoy Florida beaches, visit your oil---> riddles-->

WHY DO FLORIDA COASTAL BIRDS NOT BATHE IN THE GULF ?

IT WOULD BE REDUNDANT---> THEY FIGURE THEY WILL WASH UP ON SHORE

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WHAT MAJOR EVENT IS PLANNED FOR THE GOP CONVENTION IN 2012

THE TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT "MEAT AND GREET" IN STALL NUMBER 5 HOSTED BY MARK FOLEY AND LARRY CRAIG

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[quaker bill]

16. Excellent

only a 60 minute drive to the protest!

[edbermac]

17. Down there with all those illegal Cuban immigrants?

This should be interesting.

[L0oniX]

18. HELL! This poll needs some DU'n - www.baynews9.com/iPolls.html

[FLPanhandle]

19. In other news, Rentboy.com has also decided to pick Tampa for it's annual meeting

Seriously though, let the SOB's come here, spend their money, then get the hell out.

[judesedit]

20. That figures. Red Neck City. Woo hoo. They can pretend they're all real tough guys

Oh, I forgot, they are with guns in their hands.

And "DECIDED" is the key word there. Gore actually won. Little Jebbie threw the election with the help of other software riggers who have already testified to doing so.

[judesedit]

21. Apologies to any Tampa dwellers who are NOT red-necks. Just sayin

You have to admit many, many are.

[marmar]

22. It'll be a good week for sex workers.

[villager]

24. Perfect, now that plans are being drawn up to evacuate the area, in light of Oilgeddon

It suits them... to a "T!"

[Divine Discontent]

27. yeah, you can bet plans will change when they finally understand how horrible this black death of

oil, really is...

[harkadog]

25. This has nothing to do with a boycott of Arizona

You can't name a major convention that takes place in Phoenix in August. It will be 115- 120 degrees here. Neither party will ever have their convention in Phoenix law or no law. The old people who attend these conventions would have to be carried out of the state.

[IDemo]

26. Home of the Buccaneers?

[KamaAina]

28. My sincerest condolences to Tampa.

Why don't they just go ahead and have in Wasilla? :shrug:

[donco6]

31. Last time I was there, the gay bars could only put their address number out.

No signs, no windows, it was like old speak-easy days. Is that still the case?

[muntrv]

32. Such a shame that a fine city such as Tampa will be defiled by the republickers.

[Roland99]

33. Keep them down that end of I-4. Don't want them stinking up Orlando.

[Endangered Specie]

34. Soo, if you ever wanted to start a Bondage club in Florida...

nows the time to get started, you'll make a ton of money in a couple years!

[alp227]

35. Yep, straight up rejected Phoenix. Arizona's too dry anyway.

I guess the GOP didn't want issues with speakers fainting over dehydration! :rofl:

Now, I wonder where the Democrats will convene in 2012. Still by then, Tampa will still be scarred by this oil spill, amirite?