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On Thursday, the Democratic National Convention Committee announced the Democratic National Convention woul stanley cups d be postponed to August 17 amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the spread of coronavirus and the im stanley thermos pact it s having on the primary season.CBS News political unit associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wiceandcampaign reporter Nicole Sgangasay the national gathering that was originally scheduled to take place in July will now take place the week of August 17 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The move comes aftersome state party officials and members calledon the Democratic National Committee to rethink or even delay the convention. In our current climate of uncertainty, we believe the smartest approach is to take additional time to monitor how this situation unfolds, so we can best position our party stanley uk for a safe and successful convention, saidDemocratic National Convention Committee CEO Joe Solmonese in a statement. During this critical time, when the scope and scale of the pandemic and its impact remain unknown, we will continue to monitor the situation and follow the advice of health care professionals and emergency responders. The Democratic National Convention Committee has confirmed that the Fiserv Forum, the locale for the convention, the Wisconsin Center District and hotels in the surrounding area will be available in August. According to the DNCC, the planning team will be working to ensure the nominating process is carried out without unnecessary health risks, and is considerin Zuav Gallup: Romney breaks 40%, opens up national lead over GOP rivals
CBS From CBS News Scott Conroy:SOUTHFIELD, MICH. -- For Mitt Romney, a candidate who is trying to recover from disappointing losses in Iowa and New Hampshire, coming home sure feels good. Several hundred people cheered and banged thundersticks as the former Massachusetts governor spoke at Lawrence Technical College, only about ten miles from Bloomfield Hills, where he grew up. This is the best crowd I ve had in Michigan all week! Romney said, clearly buoyed by their energy. You guys are fabulous. Romney has been making the case that he is the only GOP candidate who has the private sector experience needed to bri cups stanley ng jobs back to the state. He will lay out his plan for reviving Michigan s economy tomorrow afternoon in Detroit, and while today s speech was light on specific proposals, it was high on optimism. I will commit this to you, Romney said. If I m President of The United States, I will not rest until Michigan is back. Romney took a brief detour from his remarks to point out a man standing on the balcony who was holding a Ron Pa stanley borraccia ul sign. The crowd started booing, but Romney asked them to allow him to stay and make his point. If any of you need a doctor, Ron Paul was a doctor mdash; he s got experience there, Romney said. hellip; But if Michigan needs somebody who will fix the economy, you need somebody who s worked in the economy, who stanley mugg s had a job in the economy, who cares about Michigan and will get the job done.
On Thursday, the Democratic National Convention Committee announced the Democratic National Convention woul stanley cups d be postponed to August 17 amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the spread of coronavirus and the im stanley thermos pact it s having on the primary season.CBS News political unit associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wiceandcampaign reporter Nicole Sgangasay the national gathering that was originally scheduled to take place in July will now take place the week of August 17 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The move comes aftersome state party officials and members calledon the Democratic National Committee to rethink or even delay the convention. In our current climate of uncertainty, we believe the smartest approach is to take additional time to monitor how this situation unfolds, so we can best position our party stanley uk for a safe and successful convention, saidDemocratic National Convention Committee CEO Joe Solmonese in a statement. During this critical time, when the scope and scale of the pandemic and its impact remain unknown, we will continue to monitor the situation and follow the advice of health care professionals and emergency responders. The Democratic National Convention Committee has confirmed that the Fiserv Forum, the locale for the convention, the Wisconsin Center District and hotels in the surrounding area will be available in August. According to the DNCC, the planning team will be working to ensure the nominating process is carried out without unnecessary health risks, and is considerin Zuav Gallup: Romney breaks 40%, opens up national lead over GOP rivals
CBS From CBS News Scott Conroy:SOUTHFIELD, MICH. -- For Mitt Romney, a candidate who is trying to recover from disappointing losses in Iowa and New Hampshire, coming home sure feels good. Several hundred people cheered and banged thundersticks as the former Massachusetts governor spoke at Lawrence Technical College, only about ten miles from Bloomfield Hills, where he grew up. This is the best crowd I ve had in Michigan all week! Romney said, clearly buoyed by their energy. You guys are fabulous. Romney has been making the case that he is the only GOP candidate who has the private sector experience needed to bri cups stanley ng jobs back to the state. He will lay out his plan for reviving Michigan s economy tomorrow afternoon in Detroit, and while today s speech was light on specific proposals, it was high on optimism. I will commit this to you, Romney said. If I m President of The United States, I will not rest until Michigan is back. Romney took a brief detour from his remarks to point out a man standing on the balcony who was holding a Ron Pa stanley borraccia ul sign. The crowd started booing, but Romney asked them to allow him to stay and make his point. If any of you need a doctor, Ron Paul was a doctor mdash; he s got experience there, Romney said. hellip; But if Michigan needs somebody who will fix the economy, you need somebody who s worked in the economy, who stanley mugg s had a job in the economy, who cares about Michigan and will get the job done.
