Monthly Archives: March 2006

Democratic Convention Watch: Could the convention help Orlando get a new arena?

Monday, March 06, 2006

Could the convention help Orlando get a new arena?

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I wrote a couple of weeks ago about Orlando’s facility issue: Orlando is planning to propose the Orange County Convention Center in their bid, as the TD Waterhouse Centre (formerly the Orlando Arena) does not meet some of the facility requirements. But the Democrats have made it clear they want to be in an arena. What’s wrong with the TD Waterhouse Centre? Well JF on his Orlando Arena blog has been pushing for a new arena, and confirms that the TDWC only has 26 skyboxes “all situated well above the optimal viewing area for a VIP”. But JF also hopes that the convention might help get a new arena approved:

This jumps to the idea of a new arena, while it wouldn’t be built specifically for this convention, the convention itself could be a catalyst in building a new arena in Orlando/Orange County. Both leaders know a commitment to the new arena could solidify their respected bids and with a new facility by 2008 the city/county could have a beautiful venue open up that could enhance the area as a major artery in the American infrastructure. Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Will a McCain candidacy keep the Democrats away from Phoenix?

Thursday, March 02, 2006

Will a McCain candidacy keep the Democrats away from Phoenix?

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The Business Journal of Phoenix (what, don’t you get all your political gossip from the prestigious BJoP?) raises an interesting point:

Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain is expected to run for president again in 2008 which could play into both political parties’ site selection. Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Minneapolis and Anaheim updates

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Minneapolis and Anaheim updates

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Minneapolis is definitely submitting a bid for the 2008 Democratic National Convention:

Lee Henderson, a spokesman for the Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association, said Tuesday that the city would be submitting bids for both the Democratic and Republican conventions. Continue Reading...

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