Democratic officials have told politicians and party delegates to steer clear of Milwaukee next month, the New York Times reported late Thursday.
Milwaukee is the site of the Democratic National Convention that’s scheduled in August, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, plans have been shelved.
NEW: Democratic National Convention organizers have informed members of Congress and party delegates not to travel to Milwaukee next month due to concerns over the coronavirus. https://t.co/GMN85KNPfd
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“We have been working closely with state and local public health officials, as well epidemiologists, and have come to the hard decision that members of Congress should not plan to travel to Milwaukee,” Chasseny Lewis, a senior adviser to the convention committee, wrote in an email to congressional aides. “No delegates will travel to Milwaukee and Caucus and Council meetings will take place virtually.”
Delegates are reportedly going to vote remotely for the party’s nomination.
Presidential nominee Joe Biden and his vice presidential-choice is expected to be in Wisconsin, but not many more. All caucus and council meetings are planned to occur virtually.
In an email to Democratic Hill chiefs of staff today, Democratic National Convention planners say that members of Congress should NOT plan to travel to Milwaukee next month. All caucus and council meetings will take place virtually.
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“Ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone involved with the 2020 Democratic National Convention drives every decision we make,” said Katie Peters, communications director for the convention committee. “This communication reiterates our guidance from several weeks ago that all members of state delegations — including elected leaders — should plan to conduct their official business remotely.”
