RNC to host winter meeting in Charlotte in January

The Republican National Committee (RNC) will hold its winter meeting in Charlotte, N.C., the same city where Democrats hosted their national convention this fall, the party announced Tuesday.

The announcement was made on Twitter by RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, who will be up for reelection at the January meeting. The Wisconsin Republican has indicated he plans to run for another term, and indications are he will have enough votes to continue on as party chairman.

Excited to hold our annual RNC winter meeting in Charlotte in January! projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome…

— Reince Priebus (@Reince) November 27, 2012

Priebus is well-liked by his colleagues and has been largely spared from blame for a disappointing showing in November's election. Thus far, no other prominent Republicans have indicated they plan to challenge his candidacy.

And unlike other states, North Carolina was a bright spot for Republicans in 2012. Despite Democrats choosing Charlotte to host their convention, North Carolina was one of two states that Republicans flipped from 2008, and the most competitive contest where Mitt Romney prevailed. Republicans also picked up three House seats and the governor's office in the state.

— Cameron Joseph contributed.

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