Politics

Source: Jacksonville on very short list to host Republican National Convention

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Duval GOP Chairman Dean Black tells Action News Jax’s Dani Bozzini, “I really like our chances A LOT,” in reference to the Republican National Convention coming to Jacksonville. She’ll break down what we know so far on CBS47 & FOX30 Action News Jax at 6.

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QUICK FACTS:

  • In a statement on Tuesday, the RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in part, “We hope to still conduct the business of our convention in Charlotte, but we have an obligation to our delegates and nominee to begin visiting multiple cities and states who have reached out in recent days.”
  • The City of Jacksonville is one of those options, according to the Duval County GOP.
  • In a letter to the RNC, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said he will not provide a guarantee to host a full convention in Charlotte, saying, "Neither public health officials nor I will risk the health and safety of North Carolinians by providing the guarantee you seek.”
  • Hear from the Duval County GOP Chairman about the possibility of the RNC behind held here in Jacksonville on Action News Jax at 6.