Thankfully, we’ve still got more than a year until we have to worry about the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Next summer’s gonna be a hot mess, y’all.
But for the Democrats, at least, it’s gonna be even hotter and even messier. Because they’ve reportedly officially settled on the location for their convention, and they’ve picked a veritable hell of a place to bring the stars of the Democratic Party together.
Won’t you please come to Chicago, show your face?
Scoop: Democratic National Committee selects Chicago to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention. @JoeBiden called @GovPritzker this morning. Details… https://t.co/WxGOQvzrkh
— Lynn Sweet (@lynnsweet) April 11, 2023
BREAKING: Democrats chose Chicago to host their 2024 national convention. It's part of the party's effort to keep its momentum going after last fall's midterm election success in the critical Midwest. https://t.co/4ti0vJ3vFy
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 11, 2023
It’s a bold choice.
this is maga country https://t.co/xGZf9bsDLL
— Ryan (@alwaysonoffense) April 11, 2023
It sure is! Maybe Subway can be the exclusive catering company for the convention. Footlongs for everybody!
Inside the DNC, Chicago was viewed as the favorite b/c of appeal of its venue — the United Center — its stock of hotel suites and restaurants as well as the political and financial force of Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Source also told me: Lori Lightfoot deserves huge credit for this.
— Natasha Korecki (@natashakorecki) April 11, 2023
LOLori LOLightfoot.
The DNC officially announces Chicago will host the Democratic National Convention in 2024. pic.twitter.com/Fp6etbogyI
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) April 11, 2023
OK, this is legit hilarious. I’m choosing to think that Lori Lightfoot’s final act as Mayor of Chicago was to make it the 2024 DNC host city before skipping out and leaving her successor holding the bag. A big, flaming garbage bag.
What an amazingly bad idea. https://t.co/SAmsf8d1gH
— Matt Welch (@MattWelch) April 11, 2023
No! No! This is great! I mean, Chicago already had problems back when I was living there. But now? I may actually have to tune into this thing.
Perfect. https://t.co/sYiV3ATr60
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) April 11, 2023
https://t.co/vqKumE169C pic.twitter.com/vifwyXEVUS
— Sunny McSunnyface (@sunnyright) April 11, 2023
The 2024 is gonna be lit.
Big opportunity to showcase progressive governance. https://t.co/LdYcgsYyp0
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) April 11, 2023
And how!
Just in time for the cashless bail law to go into effect! https://t.co/4kaRnOOAYO
— Jeff Blehar is *BOX OFFICE POISON* (@EsotericCD) April 11, 2023
Gang violence and weekend shootouts to show the country all democrats can have to offer. 😂🚩🤡
— drew beep/bop/boop 💙🖤 (@DrewLGB84) April 11, 2023
Should do wonders for Chicago’s tourism industry.
Keep us posted on how many of them are robbed and/or shot, thanks!
— The Male Uterus (@TheMaleUterus) April 11, 2023
We’re gonna need a monster Excel spreadsheet.
Bring your bullet proof vest!
— StraightPippin (@straight_pippin) April 11, 2023
I’m trying very unsuccessfully not to laugh at this whole thing. Y’all have fun, Democrats!
Will the security consist entirely of social workers? https://t.co/IpFlRXXljE
— Doug Powers (@ThePowersThatBe) April 11, 2023
If so, they’d better be union social workers! A giant inflatable rat outside the convention won’t be a great look.
Jesus take the wheel https://t.co/oeSEj1QlQR
— Boo (@IzaBooboo) April 11, 2023
May they rest in peace.
— The Squatchness (@TheSquatchness) April 11, 2023
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