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RamblingRose

(1,030 posts)
Tue May 26, 2020, 01:55 PM May 2020

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 Carolina’s Democratic governor to decide if Charlotte will be able to host August’s 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 Georgia’s 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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Read more: https://www.ajc.com/news/trump-urges-decide-republican-national-convention-move/hfIaQWNOeqkz5EX7209jmN/



What could possible go wrong with having it in Atlanta & the escalating race tensions
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oldsoftie

(12,410 posts)
3. I doubt it. The Benz is owned by Arthur Blank. The State does own the Ga World congress Ctr.
Tue May 26, 2020, 02:03 PM
May 2020

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

kellytore

(180 posts)
4. Kemp has proven to be an ass kisser and is reckless.
Tue May 26, 2020, 02:06 PM
May 2020

Our Covid 19 cases are still rising and this moron couldn't organize a two ticket raffle.

unc70

(6,095 posts)
5. GA deaths and rates over twice those of NC
Tue May 26, 2020, 02:34 PM
May 2020

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

(24,632 posts)
6. So while the enablers of treason are throwing hissy fits about North Carolina
Tue May 26, 2020, 02:37 PM
May 2020

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

(45,259 posts)
7. Repubs really love to spread the love
Tue May 26, 2020, 03:26 PM
May 2020

Democrats are looking for virtual options for the convention to limit in person attendance

keithbvadu2

(36,369 posts)
8. All Georgia needs is a large field, a large wooden cross and some kerosene.
Tue May 26, 2020, 03:34 PM
May 2020

All Georgia needs is a large field, a large wooden cross and some kerosene.

9. Get a clue, Gov. Jethro: If it goes anywhere, it goes to a Dear Leader property in FL.
Tue May 26, 2020, 04:13 PM
May 2020

The GOP will be sued if they try to break the Charlotte convention contracts.

keithbvadu2

(36,369 posts)
12. No sweat! The GOP (and Trump) have a history of deadbeat debts.
Tue May 26, 2020, 06:29 PM
May 2020

The GOP (and Trump) have a history of deadbeat debts.

Grins

(7,134 posts)
11. Makes sense...
Tue May 26, 2020, 05:57 PM
May 2020

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!”

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