Episode 554: What Are ‘Open’, ‘Brokered’, and ‘Contested’ Party Conventions, and Could We See One This Summer?

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for July 1, 2024
What Are ‘Open’, ‘Brokered’, and ‘Contested’ Party Conventions, and Could We See One This Summer?
President Joe Biden’s poor performance at the first debate with Donald Trump precipitated conversations about nominating another candidate at the convention. Can that happen? And what’s the difference between an ‘open’, ‘brokered’ or ‘contested’ party nominating convention?

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
Brookings - What is a brokered convention? What is a contested convention?
U.S. News - What Is an Open Convention and Why Do Some Democrats Want One?
NY Magazine - Replacing Biden at the Convention Is Risky and Unprecedented

Associated Press - Here’s why it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on the presidential ticket
PBS NewsHour - 3 reasons it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on the presidential ticket
BallotPedia - Democratic delegate rules, 2024
Democratic National Committee - Call For the 2024 Democratic National Convention, including the rules for the convention
History Channel - 4 Contested Conventions in Presidential Election History
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