List of Potential Host Cities for 2016 DNC Shortened
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Keith Spaulding/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The list of potential host cities for the 2016 Democratic National Convention has been narrowed down to three.
Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., announced on Monday that Columbus, Ohio, New York and Philadelphia are the remaining contenders.
“We are fortunate to have such a diverse and vibrant group of cities interested in hosting this special event and we thank Phoenix and Birmingham for showcasing their special communities,” Wasserman Schultz said in a statement. “We look forward to working with Columbus, New York, and Philadelphia as we go forward.”
We’re getting closer to a final decision on where we’ll host @TheDemocrats‘ 2016 convention! Narrowed it down to Columbus, NYC, and Philly.
— D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) November 24, 2014
The announcement came after a round of site visits by the DNC’s Technical Advisory Group to five cities.
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