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A Look Back At Perhaps The Strangest Political Convention Ever

A Look Back At Perhaps The Strangest Political Convention Ever

Security stands outside the Charlotte Convention Center for the one-day RNC. | CREDIT: Courtesy David Newton

On this episode of Inside Politics, perhaps the strangest political convention ever is over.

From Charlotte to Jacksonville to Charlotte again — and then to Washington D.C. – we’ll look at the week that was … the 2020 Republican National Convention.

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With Little Fanfare, The RNC (For One Day) Is Here

With Little Fanfare, The RNC (For One Day) Is Here

Once upon a time, the 2020 Republican National Convention was set to be held at the Spectrum Center in uptown Charlotte. Now the city’s portion will last one day and be held in the Charlotte Convention Center. CREDIT: Jennifer Lang/WFAE

 

It was once supposed to bring 50,000 people to Charlotte. Now, with the Republican National Convention a few days away, it’s going to be a much smaller affair.

Charlotte’s time in the (small) spotlight begins this weekend when members of the Republican National Committee meet. Then on Monday, Aug. 24, the official Republican National Convention convenes – for one day – to nominate the president.

In this edition of Inside Politics, we look at how the GOP plans to keep its 500 delegates and officials safe – as well as the rest of the city. We’ll also look at the so-called “shadow convention” of “never-Trump Republicans” that’s scheduled to begin on the same day President Trump is nominated.

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Charlotte’s RNC Leader: ‘I’m Still In Shock’

Charlotte’s RNC Leader: ‘I’m Still In Shock’

Now the fallout begins.

After the Republican National Committee officially announced that almost all of Charlotte’s Republican National Convention is moving to Jacksonville, Florida, the local host committee is left with a mess to clean up.

Will it be able to pay off its debts?

Will the Republican National Committee demand that the money it raised be diverted to Florida?

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Host Committee Says Business-Only RNC Is A Farce: ‘We Need To Stop Pretending’

Host Committee Says Business-Only RNC Is A Farce: ‘We Need To Stop Pretending’

The scaled-down RNC in Charlotte might be still hold some activities in the Charlotte Convention Center. CREDIT: Erin Keever/WFAE

After the GOP said Thursday night that Jacksonville, Florida, would host almost all of the Republican National Convention, the local host committee in Charlotte fired back.

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Charlotte’s RNC Can Now Fit Inside One Hotel

Charlotte’s RNC Can Now Fit Inside One Hotel

Could the entire RNC in Charlotte fit inside one hotel? CREDIT: Wikimedia Commons

 

When President Trump said he wanted to move the Republican National Convention from Charlotte, the mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, Lenny Curry, was the first to raise his hand.

He told the GOP he wanted his city to host.

And now it appears Curry will get his wish.

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Moving The RNC? Cities Aren’t Raising Their Hands

Moving The RNC? Cities Aren’t Raising Their Hands

Coverage of the 2016 Republican National Convention from the Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. (ABC/ Fred Watkins)

There are 88 days until the scheduled start of the Republican National Convention in Charlotte.

Or should we say in Atlanta, Jacksonville, or Orlando?

In this episode of Inside Politics, we will look at President Trump’s tweets and comments about possibly moving the convention, which were backed up by Vice President Mike Pence.

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COVID-19 Has Turned NC Politics Upside Down. We Try To Make Sense Of It.

COVID-19 Has Turned NC Politics Upside Down. We Try To Make Sense Of It.

CREDIT: Erin Keever

In this week’s episode of Inside Politics, we’re going to look at the political news of the past two weeks – how COVID-19 may upend the Republican National Convention, Mecklenburg County’s efforts to get people to wear masks and how N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper has found a “sweet spot” politically in reopening the state.

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