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Aug 24, 2020 4 tweets 2 min read Read on X
Here's a look at the Charlotte ballroom where the #GOPConvention will soon gavel in. The RNC told its delegates to expect to wear a mask in the convention center. The city of Charlotte requires face coverings in all buildings & facilities owned by the city. Image
Per poolers in the room, not everyone is wearing masks. Each attendee was told to acquire a negative COVID test before coming to Charlotte & each received a test from community health partners upon arrival in Charlotte. There are about 336 delegates gathered + 60 RNC staffers. ImageImage
Update: Once the program officially got underway, all delegates put on their masks, from the vantage point of reporters in the room. Image
Amazing color from pool in the room who noticed a delegate trying to amp up the crowd during recess: “Ok hunny bunnies. We have to shout a little louder, we have to stand a little taller. It looks really flat from the back and this is on national TV, the Democrats are watching!"

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