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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Commentary
Are the Political Conventions Still Relevant?
William A. Galston and
William A. Galston
Ezra K. Zilkha Chair and Senior Fellow
- Governance Studies
Thomas E. Mann
Thomas E. Mann
Senior Fellow
- Governance Studies
September 7, 2012