The RNC backed out of Charlotte last week, saying North Carolina officials could not guarantee full use of their facilities in late August over concerns about the coronavirus.
WASHINGTON – Republicans are nearing a decision on a new city to host the party's convention, where they will nominate President Donald Trump for a second term.
Among the cities believed to be in the hunt are Oklahoma City; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Savannah, Georgia; Orlando, Florida; Jacksonville Florida; Dallas; Nashville, Tennessee; Phoenix and Las Vegas. RNC officials have toured several of these cities over the last week and have trips on tap for Dallas and Phoenix.
maintain its pandemic-related ban on large gatherings until it is safe, and that he could not guarantee what the situation might look like in late August.
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