Day 83: From Backrooms to Ballots: Convention History
08/15/24 • 26 min
In today's episode, we journey through the history of political conventions, from the early days of backroom deals and the "King Caucus" system to today’s media-driven events. Discover how conventions have evolved to unify parties, set election agendas, and influence American politics. We’ll also discuss what to expect from the upcoming conventions and their continued role in our democratic process.
In today's episode, we journey through the history of political conventions, from the early days of backroom deals and the "King Caucus" system to today’s media-driven events. Discover how conventions have evolved to unify parties, set election agendas, and influence American politics. We’ll also discuss what to expect from the upcoming conventions and their continued role in our democratic process.
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