In a blow to Democrats in Georgia and across the South, the Democratic National Committee selected Chicago as the site of its 2024 convention despite a strong push for Atlanta to host the political spectacle.
Party officials announced that Chicago would host the convention, dashing hopes of top state Democrats who had lobbied President Joe Biden and his allies relentlessly for the quadrennial event.
the development, which four Georgia officials confirmed. Chicago Democrats touted the state’s pro-union stance and its deep base of political donors. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a billionaire with potential presidential aspirations, also assured leaders that the event would emerge debt-free. Intense behind-the-scenes maneuvering and public jockeying for the project didn’t pan out for Atlanta.
Also sharing the spotlight was the city’s civil rights history, something that the Choose Atlanta 2024 committee evoked with a slogan that puts a twist on the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis’ iconic mantra: “As they mounted their campaign for the event, Atlanta boosters lined up more than $20 million in commitments from the state’s largest corporations and key donors. The total cost was expected to top $80 million, with roughly half coming from ticket sales, sponsorships and suite packages.
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