Local politicians say Brooklyn is perfect spot for 2016 Democratic National Convention
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Representatives Jerrold Nadler, Carolyn Maloney, Nydia Velazquez, Yvette Clarke and Hakeem Jeffries today launched a campaign for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to select New York City’s bid to host the 2016 convention at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The representatives of Brooklyn urged DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz to select the Big Apple’s application, given that the city is a diverse, cultural hub that embodies the spirit of the Democratic Party. The officials also noted Brooklyn’s proximity to hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions, and its access to the best transportation system in the world.
“Brooklyn’s new Barclays Center is the perfect spot for the 2016 Democratic National Convention and other cities should fuhgeddaboutit,” said Senator Chuck Schumer. “Brooklyn is a cultural center and is home to a diverse population that embodies the essence of the Democratic Party, in addition to having a wide array of transportation options and limitless attractions and hotels. Joined with Brooklyn’s representatives in Congress, we urge the Democratic National Committee to vote for Barclay’s Center in 2016.”
“New York City has shown over and over again from the Super Bowl to previous Democratic conventions that we are the biggest and best stage for a big event,” said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “Brooklyn is more vibrant than ever before and has everything you could hope for to ensure a memorable convention. I hope to welcome our party’s delegates to Brooklyn in 2016.”