Cleveland is on the short list of four cities vying to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention. For the moment, it would appear the others have a leg up: Minneapolis, which hosted the 2008 Republican National Convention, is touting its experience.
Charlotte, which has never hosted a national convention, is selling its infrastructure: a downtown arena, plentiful hotels, and an airport with direct flights around the country.
St. Louis is playing up the enthusiasm of local citizens — including a recent concert featuring hometown legends Chuck Berry and Nelly.
This article appears in Oct 13-19, 2010.
