Washington, D.C. – The Republican National Committee made an announcement this afternoon regarding the 2008 Republican National Convention. RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman and RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson hosted a press conference call today, Wednesday September 27, 2006 at 3:00 pm CDT.
"I am pleased to announce that the Site Selection Committee of the Republican National Committee met today and has decided to begin negotiations with the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to be our host for the 2008 Republican National Convention," said Chairman Jo Ann Davidson.
PARTICIPANTS: RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman, RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson, Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, and Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman.
