Democrats choose Chicago, a target of years of GOP attacks about crime, for 2024 convention

• With Chicago, Democrats chose a 2024 convention site that signals the significance of the Midwest.
• But the city has also been at the center of Democrats' weakest spot with voters: crime.
• The issue defined the last mayoral election, and Republicans have long used it against Dems.

With Chicago, Democrats chose a 2024 national convention site that signals the significance of the Midwest to the party, but also has been at the center of the party's dilemma on the issue of crime.