Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Republicans have set their 2004 national convention for the end of August, raising the possibility that both major parties could hold their nominating sessions at the same time.
The GOP announced Tuesday it will hold its convention between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2. Democrats said Monday they were considering moving their convention from mid-July to a period starting Aug. 30.
Democratic spokeswoman Maria Cardona said the Republican announcement means "it is a distinct possibility" that the conventions could be at the same time. Usually, the parties hold them at different times, with the party in power in the White House going second.
When they announced the July dates, the Democrats said five cities were in the running as possible hosts: Baltimore, Boston, Detroit, Miami and New York. Democrats meet today to discuss the potential host cities and expect to make a final decision in the fall.
Republicans have invited almost two dozen cities to bid. Republicans get the cities’ proposals in mid-June and say they expect to announce a decision by New Year’s Day.
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