The Latest: Dems say Trump's bumbling cost them convention

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Democratic National Convention (all times local):

12:20 p.m.

Wisconsin Democrats are marking the start of the Democratic National Convention by blaming President Donald Trump for botching the response to the coronavirus pandemic.

They say that has forced them to cancel the in-person gathering that would have brought about 50,000 people to Milwaukee. Instead, when the convention starts on Monday night it will be delivered virtually, with speakers offering prerecorded or live comments online.

State Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler says the Republican president's failure to adequately respond to the pandemic is why Democrats had to move to an all-virtual event. Trump’s Wisconsin campaign spokeswoman hasn't responded to a request for comment.

Wisconsin Democrats tried to put a positive spin on the situation during an online “Welcome to Wisconsin” convention kick-off event Monday morning.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett noted the beautiful weather that would have greeted delegates had the convention gone as initially planned.

Barrett said from his home: “I wish you were here spending all of your money, but you can come back any time. We will leave the lights on.”

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12:05 p.m.

Unlike most recent presidential campaigns, it’s unclear whether the Democratic ticket will travel after the party’s national convention in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s campaign manager Jennifer O’Malley-Dillon isn’t saying whether the former vice president or his running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, expects to travel to key states this fall.

O’Malley-Dillon tells The Washington Post she’s not as concerned about the travel restrictions as she is about making sure the campaign is...