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In reply to the discussion: Trump says GOP is pulling convention from North Carolina [View all]GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)26. He may want Florida. I hope not Orlando
We are just slowly starting to open the attractions in a safe, slow, cautious and measured way. Many of us want to get back to work.
Many of the changes designed to cater to locals first and later ramping up as it becomes safe to travel. Disney reopens on July 5th. Mask required for all guests at all times.
The last thing we need is 10s of thousands of virus deniers pouring into the area in August.
Im hoping our extremely pro-LGBT stances will repel them. Maybe Jacksonville. Its the only red city in the state.
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He probably will in order to siphon more money into his failing club down there.
cstanleytech
Jun 2020
#21
So would Trump especially if he can somehow either have it held at his club or close to it in order
cstanleytech
Jun 2020
#23
I suspect they are going to point out that Trumps rise to power was the defining moment the
cstanleytech
Jun 2020
#25
No masks, no social distance. 50,000 attendees. God knows how many will be infected, pass it and die
Doodley
Jun 2020
#11
I don't see how Roy Cooper could have allowed the convention to be held in Charlotte.
patphil
Jun 2020
#22
So how is going to work? Governors don't own convention spaces. That I know of.
GulfCoast66
Jun 2020
#37
that is great news for North Carolina, trump/RNC probably would not pay the bills anyway
beachbumbob
Jun 2020
#49