GOP now looking at outdoor Jacksonville convention

By Matt | Published July 9, 2020

An outdoor convention. In Florida. In the summer time. OK:

The Republican convention in Jacksonville, Fla., next month could be moved to an outdoor stadium as cases of the novel coronavirus in the state increase, according to several officials with knowledge of the plans.

While no decision has been made, Republican officials are studying two outdoor professional sports stadiums near the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena where the convention is currently slated to be held. They are also looking more broadly into the logistics of pulling off an outdoor convention, according to two Republicans involved in the planning.

Average high temp in Jacksonville in August is 91, and it rains half the days.

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  1. tmess2

    In Florida, along the coast, in August, during Hurricane season. We are talking 90+ with high humidity if there is not a hurricane near Jacksonville (which does not even need to hit Jacksonville, a nearish miss — 50 to 60 miles out at sea — would still cause problems with an outdoor event)

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