Chicago to RNC: Thanks, but no Thanks

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Aide: Chicago Not Interested In 2008 RNC

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(AP) CHICAGO Thanks but no thanks.

That's Chicago's answer to an invitation to submit a bid to host the 2008 Republican National Convention.

The Republican National Committee said yesterday that Chicago and 30 other cities were selected to submit bids explaining why they'd be a good choice to host the 2008 convention.

But a spokeswoman for Mayor Richard Daley says City Hall isn't interested.

Jackie Heard says city officials are more focused on whether to pursue a campaign to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Chicago hosted the Democratic National Convention in 1996.

I guess they didn't want the riots and protestors like we had here in New York, not to mention the final bill to pay for it all.

Edited for spelling.

[corkhead]

1. not another '68!

[woodsprite]

2. They should make them have it in the 9th ward.

I saw Philly news this a.m. and they sounded like they really want the RNC there since it'll mean $$$$$ for the city. I'd prefer if they stayed away from the blue states they've sold off (ie. Philly ports...)

[f-bush]

3. Yes what a perfect place for it...

as I'm sure it willl still look like it does today, what a better way to highlight the progress of this administration?

[iconoclastNYC]

4. NYC is being sued for millions

For thier illegal detention of protestors and bystanders.

[benburch]

5. Chicago's call girls are sad about this.

The RNC is GREAT business for all Sexworkers. Especially high-end call girls and dominatrixes.

In contrast, the DNC is bad for business because Democrats have no trouble getting laid without paying for it.

[Delphinus]

6. Awesome!

Good for them!!! I'm happy to hear they didn't want to have the Republican National Convention. Yea!

[zbdent]

7. Does Chicago realize how close they came to being the next

9/11 type terror target?

I mean, why else would the Repukes want Chicago to host their convention? Was New York City booked?

Wouldn't the Repukes want to have the host city be where a terrorist attack had happened?