On Wednesday, the Republican National Committee site selection committee officially recommended Tampa as the home of the 2012 Republican National Convention. As we previously reported, the committee visited the area in March to look at venues for its week of meetings and events beginning August 27, 2012.
"The Tampa area boasts state-of-the-art facilities, exciting and vibrant downtowns, and a clear enthusiasm from the community to host our convention," said R.N.C. chairman Michael Steele in a press release. "We look forward to joining our compatriots in the Sunshine State for our convention in 2012."
The announcement comes after the 13-person committee visited Tampa, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City over the past two months to evaluate each city's convention facilities, hotels, transportation, and financial ability to host the convention.
The recommendation will be voted on by the entire 168-person Republication National Committee in August.
