Austin to host 2016 Democratic National Convention?

[TexasTowelie]

Mayor Lee Leffingwell has announced a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss Austin’s consideration as a potential host of the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

Leffingwell’s office said in a news release that he “recently received an exciting and flattering request from the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, Debbie Wasserman Schultz.”

According to the press release, Leffingwell has been asked to “lead the charge” in what could be a potential bid by the city. Leffingwell will discuss specifics in the letter from Wasserman Schultz at the 1:15 meeting at City Hall, as well as any decisions made regarding the proposal.

Source: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/austin-to-host-2016-democratic-national-convention/ndck3/

[font color=green]The comments are hilarious as conservatives complain about how much the convention would cost the city, which is a complete falsehood. If anything, this shows how much conservatives hate small businesses in Austin and are willing to deny them the opportunity to take advantage of the economic windfall.[/font]

[RoverSuswade]

1. Ooh - Austin - my favorite city.

I wanna go!

[TexasTowelie]

2. You are forgetting that it will be in August and a cool day will be 95 degrees with 70% humidity.

However, a couple of new hotels are in construction near the convention center and it should be easy to find entertainment/activities within a 5 to 6 block radius. The jogging trails near the lake are also readily accessible.

[RoverSuswade]

3. I've done it all there.

Jogged in 101o heat. Then a splash in 70o water in Zilker park. Then a few delicious margaritas in any south side bar.

[RoverSuswade]

4. Dick Durbin and Obama will handle it.

They work out and jog (I personally saw them do this in a Florida hotel in 2004).
Jerald Nadler may have to stay inside.

[TexasTowelie]

5. Austin had to decline to make a bid.

There isn't a large enough venue or a light-rail line which are requirements to host the convention. I posted another thread in the Texas Group with the update.

[RoverSuswade]

6. San Antone is just down the road.

I'd go there too

[TexasTowelie]

7. Have margaritas, will travel?

[RoverSuswade]

8. Yessirre. Gotta go, got the Texas in my soul.

Right thru Kyle and New Braunfels.