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Milwaukee To Host DNC In '20, With Fiserv Forum As Centerpiece

The Democratic National Committee today announced Milwaukee will host its '20 presidential convention, and the city made Fiserv Forum the "centerpiece of its bid." The Bucks' new arena was "so new when DNC members walked through it last summer, it still smelled like fresh paint on the tour." Milwaukee's bid committee is chaired by Bucks Senior VP Alex Lasry, son of Bucks co-Owner Marc Lasry (POLITICO.com, 3/11). The Bucks in a statement said, "This selection is the result of an incredible collective effort to progress Milwaukee's revitalization and status as a premier global destination" (THE DAILY).

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) tweeted, "Who would have known that part of our legacy (building Fiserv Forum without a tax increase) would lead to the DNC picking Milwaukee for their convention?" (TWITTER.com, 3/11).

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