Why Do We Have Political Conventions?
1996-08-04T23:04:19-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZTc1XC8xOTk2MDgwNDIzMDUyNTAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Professor John Green, Director of the Institute of Applied Politics at Akron University, discussed the purpose of political party conventions since presidential candidates are chosen through the primary election process nowadays. Conventions have served purposes such as organizing the party, publicity, choosing running mates and other reasons. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Professor John Green, Director of the Institute of Applied Politics at Akron University, discussed the purpose of political party convention… read more
Professor John Green, Director of the Institute of Applied Politics at Akron University, discussed the purpose of political party conventions since presidential candidates are chosen through the primary election process nowadays. Conventions have served purposes such as organizing the party, publicity, choosing running mates and other reasons. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. close
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