The RNC: Why New York?

There's a question I'd like to see asked in the press this week, a question to  really investigate and ponder. As the hype over protest builds, and the convention schedule is unrolled with much fanfair and hoopla, I'd like to see someone really ask how we got here. Why is George W Bush's nominating convention happening in New York City?

I'll give you a hint: it start's with a 9, ends with an 11, and it's coming back to haunt him.

Bush rode national tragedy to the highest single approval ratings in modern history, and in that moment of pride a series of decisions were made -- from unilaterally invading Iraq to the scheduling of his convention -- that are all now contributing to drag his approbal below 50%.

Any chances the mainstream media will make the connection?