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Where are the primaries and caucuses held?
When do they take place?
Usually held in the summer of an election year
Why is the winning candidate a ‘foregone conclusion’?
Guaranteed because of the results of the preceding primaries and caucuses.
When was the last time there was a ‘brokered’ convention?
1948 - Democrat Walter Mondale fell 40 votes short of an overall majority.
What are three informal functions of a convention?
Chance to unite a divided party - formal rivals line up to endorse and congratulate the winner - atmosphere largely that of a rally.
Gives Monmouth to the candidate campaign via publicity + a chance to outline and explain their main party policies. Most conventions followed by a temporary boost in poll ratings - not the case in 2020, neither candidates received a post convention ‘bounce’.
Marks the formal beginning of the presidential campaign.
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