UNITE HERE Signals Support for St. Louis' Bid to Host 2012 DNC Convention

The international UNITE HERE union of hotel and textile workers called on the Democratic National Committee yesterday to reject bids by Cleveland and Charlotte to host their 2012 convention because they lack enough unionized hotel facilities.

Instead, UNITE HERE is throwing its support to St. Louis and Minneapolis.  "We think it's important to differentiate between the four [finalist] cities and see that Minneapolis and St. Louis rise to the top," said a union spokesman.

For more on yesterday's development, check out stories in Politico and the Post-Dispatch.

You can show your support for St. Louis's bid by joining their Facebook group here.  It's an no-brainer for people of all political persuasions.