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Politically Georgia: Atlanta goes all-in for the DNC

Democratic leaders in Southern states urge Biden, DNC to select Atlanta as 2024 convention host
Democratic leaders in Southern states urge Biden, DNC to select Atlanta as 2024 convention host

Southern Democrats are rallying around Atlanta to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain how the state’s Democratic leaders are maneuvering to outdo Chicago and New York City to host the convention.

Plus, our insiders talk about how the city-state alliance is strengthening at a pivotal moment.

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More coverage: Atlanta’s bid for the 2024 DNC

Atlanta’s bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention fell short, with party officials announcing that Chicago would host the convention. Here’s more about Atlanta’s unsucessful bid:

Atlanta loses bid for Democratic National Convention to Chicago

Podcast: Why Atlanta lost the race for the DNC

The difference? Labor unions sided with Chicago

Economic impact: Experts say loss is not a huge blow

Local reaction: Officials say they’re “disappointed” in Biden’s decision

Republican reaction: Why Georgia’s GOP held its fire

Things to know: Democrats pick Chicago for 2024

About the Authors

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter. He is also an author, TV analyst and co-host of the Politically Georgia podcast.

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist. She was previously a nationally syndicated columnist for CQ Roll Call, national political reporter for the Daily Beast and Politics Daily, and wrote for The Washington Post and Garden & Gun. She graduated from Vanderbilt and holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.

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