President Trump says GOP will seek another state to host the party's convention after North Carolina insists on social distancing amid the pandemic.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks during a briefing at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, said in a letter to the top convention organizer and the national GOP chairwoman that “planning for a scaled-down convention with fewer people, social distancing and face coverings is a necessity.” The letter came on the eve of a deadline from the GOP for assurances that Cooper would allow a full-scale event in August.
Wednesday was the GOP’s deadline for assurances from Cooper. Last week, Trump demanded Cooper that guarantee him a full-scale event or he would be forced to move the event elsewhere. But Bitzer said it’s hard to imagine Cooper and Trump will strike a deal that fully satisfies both sides by Wednesday. Still, two Charlotte restaurant owners said they didn’t expect a huge hit if the RNC moves or is scaled back.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
George Floyd memorial services, funeral to be held in Minnesota, North Carolina and TexasMemorial and funeral services will be held for George Floyd in three states in the next week after his death sparked protests across the country.
Read more »
North Carolina Governor: Scaled Down Republican National Convention Is A “Necessity”The Republican National Convention planned for August in Charlotte will have to be scaled down with “fewer people, social distancing and face coverings,” the governor of North Carolina,…
Read more »
North Carolina governor tells RNC 'very unlikely' they can host full convention as plannedNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday told the Republican National Committee that it is “very unlikely” they can host a full convention in Charlotte as planned amid the coronavirus crisis, while still leaving the door open to hosting the nominating event in the state.
Read more »
Texas' GOP Governor Strikes Very Different Tone Than Trump, Demands Equality And FairnessThe address from Gov. Greg Abbott, which acknowledged the need to change systemic injustices, was in stark contrast to President Donald Trump’s speech Monday.
Read more »