JAX potential new host of 2020 GOP convention

[Lunican]

I agree. Seems likely this event won't be happening. We've done nothing right so far and I doubt we'll start now.

[marcuscnelson]

That's all going to depend on the President, I think. Especially after what a disappointment Tulsa was, he'll be desperate to have a big room filled with people cheering for him. The types of people we see putting on weird boat parades want that. I don't know if the RNC, DeSantis, or Curry have the will to stop that.

[thelakelander]

If it doesn't turn out the way Trump wants, expect the local Jax RNC committee to get blamed....

One Trump campaign official expressed relief that the Republican National Committee — as well as a nonpartisan host committee in Jacksonville — is handling most logistics for the convention so that the president's reelection team will be "spared" if the event does not go as planned, or if it fails to quench Trump's craving for a gigantic crowd of adoring supporters.

After being told 1 million people requested tickets for the Saturday rally in Tulsa, only to be greeted by a crowd that the Tulsa Fire Department estimated at 6,200, Trump spent his flight back to Washington grilling aides about the humiliating turn of events.

The Trump campaign official said the president's frustration with the crowd size erased any positive feelings he might have had about simply being back in front of a crowd after a three-month hiatus from the campaign trail.

"It would be a huge blow to morale if something goes wrong and we get blamed again, but I don't think that's going to happen because we aren't the ones in charge here," the official said, noting that the campaign's primary role is to select the lineup of speakers at the convention, which will run from Aug. 24-27.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/25/trump-team-prevent-tulsa-debacle-jacksonville-florida-339124

[Lunican]

[marcuscnelson]

If it doesn't turn out the way Trump wants, expect the local Jax RNC committee to get blamed....

One Trump campaign official expressed relief that the Republican National Committee — as well as a nonpartisan host committee in Jacksonville — is handling most logistics for the convention so that the president's reelection team will be "spared" if the event does not go as planned, or if it fails to quench Trump's craving for a gigantic crowd of adoring supporters.

After being told 1 million people requested tickets for the Saturday rally in Tulsa, only to be greeted by a crowd that the Tulsa Fire Department estimated at 6,200, Trump spent his flight back to Washington grilling aides about the humiliating turn of events.

The Trump campaign official said the president's frustration with the crowd size erased any positive feelings he might have had about simply being back in front of a crowd after a three-month hiatus from the campaign trail.

"It would be a huge blow to morale if something goes wrong and we get blamed again, but I don't think that's going to happen because we aren't the ones in charge here," the official said, noting that the campaign's primary role is to select the lineup of speakers at the convention, which will run from Aug. 24-27.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/25/trump-team-prevent-tulsa-debacle-jacksonville-florida-339124

I don't understand how you have a nonpartisan host committee... for a partisan political convention.

[Charles Hunter]

^ Thanks, marcusnelson, I was wondering the same thing.

[Captain Zissou]

"It would be a huge blow to morale if something goes wrong and we get blamed again, but I don't think that's going to happen because we aren't the ones in charge here," the official said, noting that the campaign's primary role is to select the lineup of speakers at the convention, which will run from Aug. 24-27.

True leadership right here.

[vicupstate]

If it doesn't turn out the way Trump wants, expect the local Jax RNC committee to get blamed....

One Trump campaign official expressed relief that the Republican National Committee — as well as a nonpartisan host committee in Jacksonville — is handling most logistics for the convention so that the president's reelection team will be "spared" if the event does not go as planned, or if it fails to quench Trump's craving for a gigantic crowd of adoring supporters.

After being told 1 million people requested tickets for the Saturday rally in Tulsa, only to be greeted by a crowd that the Tulsa Fire Department estimated at 6,200, Trump spent his flight back to Washington grilling aides about the humiliating turn of events.

The Trump campaign official said the president's frustration with the crowd size erased any positive feelings he might have had about simply being back in front of a crowd after a three-month hiatus from the campaign trail.

"It would be a huge blow to morale if something goes wrong and we get blamed again, but I don't think that's going to happen because we aren't the ones in charge here," the official said, noting that the campaign's primary role is to select the lineup of speakers at the convention, which will run from Aug. 24-27.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/25/trump-team-prevent-tulsa-debacle-jacksonville-florida-339124

I don't understand how you have a nonpartisan host committee... for a partisan political convention.

Because bipartisan revenue from the taxpayers of Jacksonville will be paying for it, and will be paying even more for it when Trump reneges on the bill they receive.

[MusicMan]

If Trump gives a speech it will be about him, not the country:

A few days later, Trump sat down with Fox News' Sean Hannity, who asked the president to talk about his priorities for a second term. According to the transcript, this was the Republican's full answer:

"Well, one of the things that will be really great -- you know, the word experience is still good. I always say talent is more important than experience, I've always said that. But the word experience is a very important word. It's a very important meaning. I never did this before. I never slept over in Washington. I was in Washington, I think, 17 times, all of a sudden, I'm president of the United States. You know the story, I'm riding down Pennsylvania Avenue with our first lady and I say, this is great. But I didn't know very many people in Washington. It wasn't my thing. I was from Manhattan, from New York. Now, I know everybody and I have great people in the administration. You make some mistakes like, you know, an idiot like Bolton. All he wanted to do was drop bombs on everybody. You don't have to drop bombs on everybody. You don't have to kill people."

Note, the question was, "What are your top priority items for a second term?" In response, Trump didn't point to any priorities.

And all things considered, that wasn't altogether surprising. Trump delivered a campaign re-launch speech last weekend, and he neglected to say what he intended to do if rewarded with a second term. The president's campaign website does not feature an issues page listing any plans or blueprints for the future.

Even the Republican Party's 2020 platform is just the 2016 platform recycled."

Maybe they can just re-play a video of 2016 RNC.

[marcuscnelson]

Note, the question was, "What are your top priority items for a second term?" In response, Trump didn't point to any priorities.

Sure he did.

A few days later, Trump sat down with Fox News' Sean Hannity, who asked the president to talk about his priorities for a second term. This was the Republican's full answer:

"...I'm president of the United States."

[Papa33]

https://www.news4jax.com/election-2020/2020/07/06/report-funds-scare-to-put-on-republican-convention-in-jacksonville/

[Charles Hunter]

https://www.news4jax.com/election-2020/2020/07/06/report-funds-scare-to-put-on-republican-convention-in-jacksonville/

Mullaney added that both the RNC and the city must be flexible based on what happens with both fundraising and Florida's coronavirus infection rate over the next few weeks.

"The city must be flexible" - translation: The City needs to be flexible enough to expect to spend unreimbursed tax dollars, and that no one i the Arena will wear masks.

[MusicMan]

I believe the peak of the Hurricane season is September 10.....?

[Ken_FSU]

Hot look for POTUS today on Twitter re: Bubba Wallace.

Bankrolling his pep rally and welcoming the RNC with open arms speaks louder than the removal of any statue or promises to do better.

Just disgraceful.

[bl8jaxnative]

No city in this country is better suited for hosting a political convention this year.