While the political conventions can still dominate the news cycle, many question whether they continue to serve a meaningful purpose in the election process. William Galston and Tom Mann discuss the role the conventions play in contemporary presidential campaigns.
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Are the Political Conventions Still Relevant?
September 7, 2012