Bring on the booze, drugs, hookers, and Ted Kennedy. Boston to Host Demokkkratic Convention
Sensei Shaolin
By MELISSA B. ROBINSON, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - Boston will host the 2004 Democratic National
Convention, edging out New York and two other cities as Democrats
prepare to challenge President Bush (news - web sites)'s expected
re-election bid.
The decision by the Democratic Party means that its members will
gather in one of the nation's most liberal states to nominate their
presidential candidate. Bush has not announced his intentions, but
White House officials are already plotting his re-election and have no
doubt that he will seek a second term.
The recommendation that Boston be selected was made by the Democratic
National Convention's site advisory committee and was unanimous.
Although the decision was only a recommendation, party Chairman Terry
McAuliffe is expected to accept it.
Alice Huffman, co-chairman of the site advisory panel, said that all
four cities made good presentations, but "there was one shining star."
A source discussing the subject on grounds of anonymity said the
party's convention well be held during the week of July 26, 2004.
Detroit and Miami also were finalists in the bidding for the
convention.
Boston has promised a $49.5 million financial package of support for
the convention, including $20 million in cash commitments.
Michael Meehan, senior counselor to McAuliffe, said those letters of
credit from Boston businesses marked the first time that cash has been
promised before a convention bid has been awarded.
"Cash makes a louder statement than promised in-kind services," he
said.
Boston has never hosted a national political convention.
New York had pledged $72 million, and Miami $40 million and Detroit
$50 million, respectively.
Meehan had said Tuesday that all four cities were still in the
running.
However, Carole Brennan, a spokeswoman for Boston Mayor Thomas Menino,
confirmed Tuesday that city attorneys have started discussions with
Democratic National Committee (news - web sites) attorneys about
convention contracts.
New York also is one of three finalists for the Republican National
Convention, along with New Orleans and Tampa-St. Petersburg in
Florida, where President Bush's brother, Jeb Bush, is the Republican
governor. Democrats and Republicans are unlikely to host their
conventions in the summer of 2004 in the same city.
The GOP's site committee has not yet made a recommendation.
Cities increased their lobbying of the DNC in recent days.
Sen. Edward Kennedy (news, bio, voting record), D-Mass., called
McAuliffe on Friday to pitch Boston.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a Republican, flew to
Washington to dine with McAuliffe on Sunday night.
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Instead of clapping their hands and stomping their feet in celebration
for the death of a Senator, they will do that celebrating the death of
their party.
Sensei Shaolin
Mark
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> Boston has promised a $49.5 million financial package of support for
> the convention, including $20 million in cash commitments.
BWHAHAHAHA. WHERE are they gonna come up with the dough?
"Shhhh I'm busy.....fucking your mother"-Uncas
David Schilling
Sensei Shaolin wrote:
>Boston to Host Democratic Convention
>By MELISSA B. ROBINSON, Associated Press Writer
>
>WASHINGTON (AP) - Boston will host the 2004 Democratic National
>Convention, edging out New York and two other cities as Democrats
>prepare to challenge President Bush (news - web sites)'s expected
>re-election bid.
>
>
>
President George W. Bush should fit right in, no wait he is a Republican.
GWB - Busted for "operating under the influence of liqueur" on 10/15/76
in the State of Maine
David Schilling
Mark wrote:
>If you need a ride home, don't ask Teddy!
>
Ted Kennedy: He Can't hold his Liquor, He can't Drive, but he sure can swim.
Q: How many Kennedy's to screw in a light bulb.???...
A: Two, One to hold the bulb, and one to drink enough to make the room spin.
Q: What does Ted Kennedy have that Bill Clinton wishes he had??
A: An ex-wife and a dead girl friend.
My gun has killed less people than Ted Kennedy's Oldsmobile
On and On and On.........