Today, a group of prominent New York Democrats — including Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries — sent a letter to President Biden lobbying him to back New York City as the host for the 2024 Democratic National Convention over competitors Chicago and Atlanta. The move highlights the jockeying that is taking place among localities to host key events in the upcoming presidential cycle. On Thursday, the Republican National Committee announced it has selected Milwaukee for the site of its first GOP debate in August.
