No, having the National Guard called on you is not how democracy is supposed to work. I don't necessarily disagree with most of what's in his platform. I just don't want to pay for it, especially when the Republicans in Congress are preparing to fuck me on my property tax deduction.
WSJ article on the new city council for anyone who has a subscription (I don't).
https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-st...want-to-banish-the-word-millennial-1520789840
"All indications are Charlotte is the leading candidate and people connected to the process believe it is coming, but that is not finalized," a Republican official familiar with the proceedings told McClatchy.
I don’t think people view hosting a convention as a wholesale endorsement from the city. It has the same pros and cons as hosting any large event.
You should lobby your city council to bid on the RNC for 2024 if you think it's no big deal. It's a huge PITA.