The Purpose of National Party Conventions
In response to the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Washington Post Columnists Karen Tumulty and Eugene Robinson discussed the purpose of national conventions and how the 2020 convention differs from past years.
Description
In response to the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Washington Post Columnists Karen Tumulty and Eugene Robinson discussed the purpose of national conventions and how the 2020 conventions differ from past years.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- According to Ms. Tumulty, what are the two things that modern conventions are supposed to do?
- What does Mr. Robinson mean when he says that conventions are showcases for the party and the ticket?
- Based on their descriptions, how are the 2020 conventions different than previous years?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Factions
- National Party Convention
- Nominee
- Ticket
- Virtual Convention