2008 GoP Convention to be held in Minneapolis-St.Paul

[ShaneGR]

http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=2499711

WASHINGTON Sep 27, 2006 (AP)— Republicans will hold their 2008 presidential convention in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul, choosing a location in the politically pivotal Midwest.

Party and state officials announced the selection Wednesday. The convention is slated for Sept. 1-4, 2008.

"This is fantastic news," Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty said. "We're very, very pleased."

Losing out were New York City, Cleveland and a joint bid from Tampa and St. Petersburg, Fla., other cities that had sought the convention.

[SteppingRazor]

1. Boy, they sure love going to highly blue places for the convention...

I wonder why that is. :shrug:

[Drewskie]

2. and prince is going to dance... :*

[Viking12]

3. I don't think the Twin Cities have enough hookers to service the Rep Con

They'll have to import some. I'm sure the Repukes will claim it as "job growth".