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Dickens blasts DNC for passing up Atlanta as host for 2028 convention
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The DNC's decision to pass up a particular city as host for the 2028 convention is being criticized. A mayor has expressed disappointment with the Democratic National Committee.
A mayor has expressed disappointment with the Democratic National Committee. The DNC's decision to pass up a particular city as host for the 2028 convention is being criticized.
Further details about the situation are available from various sources, including WABE, Politico, and AJC.com. These sources report on the mayor's reaction to the DNC's choice.
The city in question had been considered as a potential host for the convention, but was ultimately not selected. The mayor's comments on the matter have been reported by multiple outlets.
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Category: government Published: August 20, 2026 Source: WABE Reading time: 1 min
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