Charlotte a finalist to host the 2012 DNC

Via The Charlotte Business Journal (hat tip: @CalvaryGirl):

The Democratic National Committee has named Charlotte a finalist to host its 2012 national convention.

The three other finalists are Cleveland, Minneapolis and St. Louis.

Hosting the national convention could bring an estimated economic impact of up to $200 million to the region’s economy and thousands of visitors to the region, the city of Charlotte says in a press release.

Charlotte’s DNC 2012 Host Committee is co-chaired by Mayor Anthony Foxx and Duke Energy Corp. Chief Executive Jim Rogers. Organizers have previously said Charlotte would need to raise $50 million to host the convention.

β€œThe 2012 Democratic National Convention carries a significant and positive economic impact and will also put our city, our region and our state on an international stage,” Foxx says. β€œWorking with a dedicated, bipartisan team of public and private partners, Charlotte is well positioned to land this convention.”

The DNC will announce the 2012 host city by year end.

As I said on Twitter this evening, Charlotte would be the perfect place for the DNC to host its convention. Not only is this city a liberal haven, but I’m sure Barack Obama would love to put this state in the “blue” column again.

I’m getting the red carpet ready, because if Charlotte is selected, I want to make sure that I’m involved with other conservatives in giving the DNC a warm “welcome.” >:)

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