Parties Forge Ahead with Convention Planning

Politico: “Republicans said Tuesday they’re forging forward with their national convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, this summer, even as the coronavirus is shuttering high-profile events across the country.”

“Democrats have also said they plan to move forward with their summer convention in Milwaukee. But the Democratic National Committee issued a statement on Monday that appeared to hedge, saying the party was ‘exploring a range of contingency options to ensure we can deliver a successful convention without unnecessary risk to public health.’”