DNC downsizes convention significantly, but Joe Biden will still accept nomination in Milwaukee
to Milwaukee, moved the convention to a smaller venue and added satellite events around the country.
The moves by the Democrats stand in stark contrast to the Republicans, who shifted their main convention events from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Jacksonville, Florida, after North Carolina officials couldn't promise that social distancing rules would not be in effect. "Leadership means being able to adapt to any situation," Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez said in a statement."That's exactly what we've done with our convention. Unlike this president, Joe Biden and Democrats are committed to protecting the health and safety of the American people."
The convention, which was previously pushed back from July to August, was initially expected to draw 50,000 visitors to Milwaukee this summer. Clearly the number of attendees will now be far smaller. Milwaukee is set to anchor events every night from August 17-20, but programming will now include live broadcast and content from"other satellite cities, locations and landmarks" across the United States.
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