Democrats Choose Philadelphia as Site for 2016 Convention
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Hemera/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The host of the 2016 Democratic National Convention has been chosen.
“I am thrilled to announce that Philadelphia will host the convention where we will nominate the 45th President of the United States,” Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced in a statement Thursday.
Philadelphia, along with Columbus, Ohio and New York, were all in contention to host the convention, which will take place the week of July 25, 2016.
The DNC made its decision after considering factors such as security, financing, transportation and hotel capacity.
“In addition to their commitment to a seamless and safe convention, Philadelphia’s deep rooted place in American history provides a perfect setting for this special gathering,” Wasserman Schultz said. “I cannot wait to join Democrats across the country to celebrate our shared values, lay out a Democratic vision for the future, and support our nominee.”
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter said the city is “excited and honored” to be chosen as the host city for the convention.
“We believe that it was our proven track record of hosting big events safely and efficiently with a dynamic team of top-tier professionals to organize and manage a conference of this magnitude, paired with our City’s tremendous amenities, its accessible location and historical significance, which made Philadelphia the ideal choice for the 2016 DNC,” he said in a statement.
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