It's being reported that later today the Republican Naitonal Committee will announce that they have selected Tampa, Florida, to host the 2012 Republican National Convention.

But the interesting part of this story is found in this little nugget about why Phoenix, Arizona, was eliminated from consideration:

The operatives said Phoenix was eliminated, largely because Arizona in late August reminds Republicans of their sweltering 1992 convention in Houston. And the Grand Canyon State is facing boycotts because of its new immigration law, which would not present an inviting face for the party.

Well, sure. Because late August in Tampa is like a breath of spring-like air ... not to mention being in the middle of hurricane season. Which leaves Arizona's new racial profiling law.

It seems that the RNC is going to have some explaining to do ...