President Donald Trump has made clear that he wants a traditional political convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, in late August, with thousands of sign-waving delegates from out of state filling an arena to acclaim his renomination.But in North Carolina, they are not so sure. Even the Republicans.As
President Donald Trump has made clear that he wants a traditional political convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, in late August, with thousands of sign-waving delegates from out of state filling an arena to acclaim his renomination.As the relaxing of shutdown orders across the country leads to alarming projections of a surge in coronavirus cases, some leaders of the president’s party in the state that is hosting the convention are striking a less rosy view.
Tillis, a Republican who has sometimes broken with the president, was responding to a constituent during a telephone town hall event. He said that because hotels and restaurants in greater Charlotte would need to be fully open to accommodate up to 50,000 visitors, “we don’t know yet” if the convention will take place.
“Will some people be affected? Yes,” he said. “Will some people be affected badly? Yes. But we have to get our country open, and we have to get it open soon.” Matthew Ridenhour, an alternate delegate from Charlotte, predicted organizers would do “everything they can to deliver” the coronation the president wants, with a balloon drop and televised speeches.
Mayor Vi Lyles, a Democrat, argues that Charlotte is contractually obligated to put on the convention. Taking questions on Twitter last month, she was asked about the virus’ greater impact on African Americans, who make up 35% of the city’s population, and if the convention would still take place. Marcia Lee Kelly, the Republican convention president, said in a statement, “As we have done throughout our planning, we will ensure the convention prioritizes the health and safety of delegates, media, guests and community members.”
Joe Biden, the presumptive nominee, now campaigning virtually from his Delaware home, said last month he was prepared for an entirely online convention.The Democratic Party chairman, Tom Perez, has been more circumspect, predicting an in-person gathering. Phase Three allows increased traffic to restaurants, houses of worship and entertainment sites, but the size of gatherings is still restricted.
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