Republicans pick the Twin Cities for the 2008 convention
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans have chosen the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul for the 2008 presidential convention, a GOP source said Wednesday.
The selection was expected to be announced later today, said the Republican source, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The choice of the Twin Cities would provide a major political punch for the GOP, capturing the media markets in Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota - all battleground states in the 2004 election.
The convention would be held at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., home of the hockey team.
The Twin Cities are also in the running for the Democratic national convention.
The GOP held its last convention in New York City, where GOP delegates nominated President Bush for a second term.
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