Oh no, don't bring the Republican convention to Minneapolis

[question everything]

Earlier on MPR there was a story that Minneapolis is on both the Democrats and the Republicans list of where to hold the 2008 convention.

And I just know that the Republicans will come. Minnesota has become a "swing state" (sorry Humphrey and Wellstone); if you remember, it was late into the night before Minnesota was claimed by Kerry. The Twin Cities Metro Area now extends well into the exurbs and the people there drive Hummers and love Cabella. The store even received special incentives to open there.

And, an opportunity to prep Norm for all the cheap work he has done for them.

Ugh. I hope I am wrong. But if not, I will find out the quarantine ward where protesters will be allowed.

[shoelace414]

1. that would be a nice state to visit in 2008.

But I don't think I would be allowed in the convention center..

[ihaveaquestion]

2. I live in Tampa and recently the local news

announced that the city is bidding to host the repukes, too! I think they may get it, too. We have lots of sex clubs and I've read recently that the child sex industry is big here. The perverts at the RNC will know about Tampa and vote it up.
:puke:

[Minnesota Libra]

3. OMFG, I don't want neocons/fundies here, isn't it bad enough..............

....we have a neocon suck-up Governor:spank: and one suck-up Senator??:puke:

[blondeatlast]

4. What if they gave a convention and

nobody would let them in the city limits?

Dog your city councils now to just say no to the RNC! And make sure the press knows you are doing it!

I think it would be hilarious to see them refused at every turn.

[question everything]

6. With the "no tax, only fee" Republican governor

cutting funds for the cities, especially the inner ones, having all this money coming would be hard to refuse, even by a Democratic mayor.

[blondeatlast]

7. Might be a good way to point out the weaknesses in such a plan.

I was actually joking, but as a muni employee myself, I can see this being rather effective.

[Tarheel_Dem]

5. i didn't know it until this morning.....

but according to a news report on the radio this a.m., charlotte is now being considered as well. the news reader referred to charlotte as "g.o.p. friendly".

:puke:

[Ignacio Upton]

8. I'm hoping we choose Denver

Colorado is bluer now than 2000, and Democrats took back the state legislature for the first time since the 1960's, and elected Ken Salazar. Colorado may also elect a Democratic Governor in 2006. I think that by choosing the Mountain West, we are signaling the realignment of the region.

[question everything]

9. And, I think that even the luggage system in the new airport

is finally working now ;-)

[dflprincess]

10. We may have to rethink that "Minnesota Nice" crap

and open seveal giant cans of Whoop Ass.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

11. Maybe MN is a "swing state," but Minneapolis itself is a very blue city.

And I think we can put together some really excellent demonstrations. Let's take their money and hassle the hell out of 'em. Bring it on, Republican losers. We can take you.

[Doctor_J]

12. Wellstone Country?

The perimeter will have to be set up in Menomonee.