RNC selects Charlotte as GOP 2020 convention site

AUSTIN, Texas – Charlotte, NC, will be the site of the convention of the Republican National Committee of 2020, so that Queen City will host for the second time in a decade the presidential event of 39, a party. In 2012, the Democrats formally appointed Barack Obama for his second term.

"Charlotte and North Carolina had everything they needed – significant commercial support, facilities and an accessible airport," North Carolina GOP Chairman Dallas Woodhouse said in an interview with CBS News .

RNC Site Selection Committee Chair Ron Kaufman praised "passion and professionalism of Charlotte's leaders"

Members of the Republican National Committee voted to make the ruling in Austin on Friday. their summer meeting. The member site selection committee unanimously supported the proposal at an in camera meeting.

Thirty cities competed for the place, with Las Vegas and Charlotte as the two finalists.

Officials credit Charlotte's successful candidacy for cooperation between Republicans and Democrats on Charlotte City Council, in addition to their Democratic mayor Vi Lyles.

"The cornerstone of this work has been the support of the mayor and some Democrats on the board," Woodhouse said.

"I was really worried that this was a breakdown," Charlotte County Council Member Ed Driggs told CBS News, noting that "many of my colleagues have expressed their dissatisfaction" at the # 39, idea to host the event. that President Trump, who often attracts protesters, will be the 2020 candidate.

But City Council members managed to clear a slim margin of victory Monday – in favor of recommending Charlotte to be the host city. Members, including Driggs, spent several hours debating the pros and cons of organizing the event and took into account the disgust of many members for President Trump

Democratic Mayor Vi Lyles , who supported the bid. difficult decision of my career. "

In the end, two Republicans and four Democrats on the city council voted in favor.

" They put what was best for the city and the state over the political "Today," noted Woodhouse. "It was brave."

Woodhouse and other officials downplayed concerns over protests and security, adding that the convention The 2016 CDN in Cleveland was quite docile to the high expectations of violence.

"Charlotte has a lot to offer, and we are delighted to bring delegates to a city that has demonstrated its southern hospitality, showcased its vibrant energy, and proved that the possibilities are endless RNC site selection chairman Ron Kaufman said in a statement: "We look forward to seeing the Queen City take center stage when the party Republican will take over President Do Nald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. Added Ronna McDaniel, President of RNC

Bob Paduchik told RNC members that President Ronna McDaniel had to sneak "two or three times" Thursday night President Trump's Appeals

The White House n & # 39 did not immediately respond to a request for comment detailing the content of these calls, or whether Mr. Trump and Ms. McDaniel spoke on the congress website. The RNC notes that President Trump and President McDaniel speak regularly.

The 2020 convention is likely to take place in July or August of this year, although an exact date has not yet been set.