DEMOCRATS PICK MILWAUKEE FOR 2020 CONVENTION: AP

[Cheeks]

Just ask Chicago what happens when they don't.

Imagine a Democratic convention if the late Harold Brier still was police chief!

I worry about outsiders more than the fine people of Wisconsin.  Considering one of my kids will be there and working in the area, I hope everything is peaceful.  If it is like the last few, there will be fencing / walls built and areas for people to do their thing in designated areas.  That seemed to work. 

[Pakuni]

Just ask Chicago what happens when they don't.

Imagine a Democratic convention if the late Harold Brier still was police chief!

Don't worry. I'm confident the Milwaukee PD will behave far better than Chicago's did in '68.

[rocket surgeon]

  great for the economy of milwaukee and wisconsin, BUT the big concern will be hotel rooms.  isn't this scheduled for july.  i didn't catch the exact date, but summerfest followed by the other ethnic fests will tie up many rooms.  in addition, if the brewers are in town and any other business.  air B & B will be at a premium like uber on a busy friday night-not so cheap. 

[mu03eng]

  great for the economy of milwaukee and wisconsin, BUT the big concern will be hotel rooms.  isn't this scheduled for july.  i didn't catch the exact date, but summerfest followed by the other ethnic fests will tie up many rooms.  in addition, if the brewers are in town and any other business.  air B & B will be at a premium like uber on a busy friday night-not so cheap.

Not sure if the 2020 MLB schedule is set but if it isn't I'm confident they'll have the Brewers on a road trip that week. Hotels I'm sure are already blocked for that week for DNC use so I'm sure that will be fine. I'm mostly concerned about infrastructure issues.

[Pakuni]

  great for the economy of milwaukee and wisconsin, BUT the big concern will be hotel rooms.  isn't this scheduled for july.  i didn't catch the exact date, but summerfest followed by the other ethnic fests will tie up many rooms.  in addition, if the brewers are in town and any other business.  air B & B will be at a premium like uber on a busy friday night-not so cheap.

July 13-16, so Summerfest will be done. I imagine that if the city wants it, MLB will have the Brewers out of town that week.

[RJax55]

July 13-16, so Summerfest will be done. I imagine that if the city wants it, MLB will have the Brewers out of town that week.

Won't matter. That's the same time period as the MLB All-star game in LA.

[GB Warrior]

This is great news. Time to Airbnb the house!

[Benny B]

This is great news. Time to Airbnb the house!

I'm a little too far away to Airbnb, but I'm already pondering a few ideas on how to make some dough via other legal means. 

[ZiggysFryBoy]

I'm a little too far away to Airbnb, but I'm already pondering a few ideas on how to make some dough via other legal means.

Imma just gonna sell weed.

[Benny B]

Imma just gonna sell weed.

Demand is to(o) high. 

[Anti-Dentite]

Imma just gonna sell weed.

Cool, where you gonna set up 

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Demand is to(o) high.

Time to sell the cart and buy a van, aina?

[Shaka Shart]

Marquette should offer up some dorm rooms. Charge a hefty premium and fund some scholarships!

[Heisenberg]

Just ask Chicago what happens when they don't.

Imagine a Democratic convention if the late Harold Brier still was police chief!

1996 Chicago Democratic convention went well.

How old are you?

[Anti-Dentite]

Just ask Chicago what happens when they don't.

Imagine a Democratic convention if the late Harold Brier still was police chief!

What a stretch, Breier hasn't been chief in 35 years and has been dead for over 20 so...

[rocket surgeon]

Not sure if the 2020 MLB schedule is set but if it isn't I'm confident they'll have the Brewers on a road trip that week. Hotels I'm sure are already blocked for that week for DNC use so I'm sure that will be fine. I'm mostly concerned about infrastructure issues.

re: the brewers-good call

i haven't seen any numbers from DNC yet, but this from the biztimes-

     ""Milwaukee needs a 750- to 1,000-room headquarter hotel to attract large conventions," Hanis said. "The city has good air service and the (room) rates are not oppressive. Milwaukee could be very competitive to go after the group travel market, but you just don't have the diversity (in downtown hotel size) to bring in a 3,000- to 4,000-person conference."

milwaukee has aprrox 5000 rooms with approx 66% occupancy rate

https://www.biztimes.com/2016/industries/hospitality-tourism/downtown-market-continues-to-add-hotel-rooms-fueling-oversupply-concerns/

[warriorchick]

Marquette should offer up some dorm rooms. Charge a hefty premium and fund some scholarships!

Not a dumb idea. They already do this to some extent for conferences, sports camps, etc. Heck, they could even get McCormick out of the mothballs!

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Not a dumb idea. They already do this to some extent for conferences, sports camps, etc. Heck, they could even get McCormick out of the mothballs!

I'd stay in Room 915 one more time.

[tower912]

Carpenter tower912 is a great room.

[The Sultan]

Not a dumb idea. They already do this to some extent for conferences, sports camps, etc. Heck, they could even get McCormick out of the mothballs!

You think today's political class is staying in a dorm room?

[Cheeks]

You think today's political class is staying in a dorm room?

Some of them, yes.

[warriorchick]

You think today's political class is staying in a dorm room?

All the protesters need somewhere to crash.

[Heisenberg]

All the protesters need somewhere to crash.

That's what public parks are for.

[jsglow]

Milwaukee will be really entertaining people watching that week.  I know I'm not going but still.

[warriorchick]

Not a dumb idea. They already do this to some extent for conferences, sports camps, etc. Heck, they could even get McCormick out of the mothballs!

Orrrr not...

https://www.facebook.com/MarquetteU/photos/a.485364044830485/2354299447936926/?type=3&theater