Statement on the Democrats' Decision to Change Venue on the Last Night of the Convention

Today, Matt Burns, Director of Communications for the 2008 Republican National Convention, released the following statement:

"Not surprisingly, Senator Obama and his fellow Democrats are more focused on stagecraft and theatrics than providing real solutions to the challenges facing our nation. A change of venue for a speech isn't the kind of change the American people deserve or expect - and that's why we're confident the next President of the United States will be nominated at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul."

About the 2008 Republican National Convention: The 2008 Republican National Convention will be held at Saint Paul's Xcel Energy Center from September 1-4, 2008. Approximately 45,000 delegates, alternate delegates, volunteers, members of the media and other guests are expected to attend the convention. Minneapolis-Saint Paul is expected to receive an estimated $150-$160 million positive economic boost from the four-day event. For more information about the 2008 Republican National Convention, please join our social network sites: www.facebook.com/gopconvention2008, www.myspace.com/gopconvention2008, and www.youtube.com/gopconvention2008.

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