Republicans have unanimously voted to select Milwaukee to host its 2024 national convention, where the party's presidential nominee will be officially named. FOX13
in swing state Wisconsin for the 2024 national convention, a win for the city on the shores of Lake Michigan after its hosting of the Democratic convention in 2020 was upended by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Republicans speak after unanimously selecting Milwaukee to host the 2024 national convention, where the party's presidential nominee. "It’s a battleground state, it matters," Priebus said. "I know sometimes we debate it, but it matters."Wisconsin could determine who wins in 2024, while Tennessee has not backed a Democrat for president since 1996. But choosing Milwaukee is in line with recent Republican choices for the convention. For two decades, Republicans have placed their nominating convention in swing states — North Carolina, Ohio and Florida.
"I really have loved the city. But more than anything it’s been the welcoming nature of mayor Cavalier Johnson and others who have said: we can make this a collaborative event to highlight this great city, but also give you a great event with the Republican National Committee," said Ronna McDaniel, the chairperson of the RNC.
"It’s going to do a lot of good things for the city. It’s going to put the spotlight of the country and the world on Milwaukee. It’s going to open the door for future large-scale events for our economy in the future. It’s a great day," said Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson."I think it’s great to go to the Midwest and get back in front of those voters that won it for us in 2016 that we didn’t win in 2020. And we need to bring them back in 2024," said McDaniel.
"The success of this bid wouldn’t have been possible without Reince Priebus and Gerard Randall, who brought together elected officials, business owners, and community leaders of all backgrounds. Mayor Cavalier Johnson and County Executive David Crowley advocated tirelessly for the investment that this event will bring to the Cream City, and VISIT Milwaukee spared no effort in ensuring that decision-makers knew that Milwaukee was ready to host a spectacular convention.
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