The Republican National Convention will be held in the Twin Cities in 2008, state officials announced Wednesday. Minneapolis-St. Paul was chosen over New York City, Cleveland and Tampa Bay-St.
As St. Paul steps into the glaring spotlight of national politics, the chip on the shoulder of the city's psyche keeps flaring up. First, Republican National Committee Cochairwoman Jo Ann Davidson announced Wednesday "that Minneapolis was the best choice" to host her party's 2008 national convention. Then, the New York Times on Thursday added insult to (shoulder) injury with this headline:
Republicans will hold their 2008 presidential convention in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul, choosing a location in the politically pivotal Midwest.
