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Article: Host Committee and Cities Declare Republican National Convention a Success as 45,000 Visitors Take in the Sights, Sounds and Culture of Minneapolis Saint Paul.
- Article from:
- Politics & Government Week
- Article date:
- September 25, 2008
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The Minneapolis Saint Paul 2008 Host Committee, Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and Bloomington Mayor Gene Winstead declared the 2008 Republican National Convention a success as tens of thousands of people enjoyed all that Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the surrounding suburbs have to offer. So far, national and international media exposure has produced more than 8 billion media impressions, the equivalent of a $330 million ad campaign.*
"We truly rolled out the red carpet for tens of thousands of delegates, media and visitors during the 2008 Republican National Convention and the reviews have been spectacular," said Jeff Larson, CEO of ...