Philadelphia took its bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention on the road last week, with the “Godmother of Soul” Patti LaBelle in tow.
Why it matters: The battle to put on the party’s biggest event is heating up among the five finalists: Philly, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Denver.
The big picture: Securing the convention would be a coup for the chosen city — bringing prestige, bragging rights and an economic boost…