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Yeah, I'm not sure. There used to be the notion of a "post-convention bounce" but not sure that applies in this age of so much media coverage. The Dems' message would definitely be fresher in the minds of the public, as the serious election season gets going after Labor Day.
Both parties and their stupid conventions are a waste of time. I can't think of a lower profession than politician. The biggest suit-wearing scoundrels around. Drunkenly overpaid on taxpayer funds, doing nothing useful, but followed like rock stars.
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Both parties and their stupid conventions are a waste of time. I can't think of a lower profession than politician. The biggest suit-wearing scoundrels around. Drunkenly overpaid on taxpayer funds, doing nothing useful, but followed like rock stars.
There are certain things that are part of human history that some think are “new” to our times. Racism, violence, homelessness are a few. Politics and politicians are another. They have been with us forever. Some think things can change and hope they will, when in reality they have always been a part of us and always will be. So I accept it. Once you know the rules, you can play the game better.
This year's conventions are five weeks apart. They are usually 1-2 weeks apart. Does anyone know why?
I'm not sure if there's a benefit in a party having their convension earlier or later.
Republican convention starts July 15. Demos, Aug. 19.
While its typically the case that the Conventions are a couple weeks apart it isn't always the case. 2004 for example the Democratic Convention was about five weeks prior to the Republican one (started July 26th, compared to starting August 30th)
This year's conventions are five weeks apart. They are usually 1-2 weeks apart. Does anyone know why?
I'm not sure if there's a benefit in a party having their convension earlier or later.
Republican convention starts July 15. Demos, Aug. 19.
The National convention can not be held until the last state primary is held, certified, and Delegates to the DNC/RNC are chosen.
The last delegates are selected in June, and it is the delegates that then vote on the nominee. This is technically a formality since the delegates are elected as representatives of the candidates, so whoever had the most votes in the primary should have the most delegates at the convention.
But in short, you cant have a convention until the delegates are officially selected/elected, and that's the end of June, and then the convention is a week after the 4th of July.
And the party out of the Whitehouse always goes first. 2020 was also scheduled a month apart, but Covid restrictions changed the DNC date. A think the scheduling has never really mattered all that much in context to how close they were to one another.
They're private organizations that can schedule the way they want. The only deadline they really have to worry about is selecting. candidate in time to get their name on state ballots.
Most conventions are a rubber stamp/promotion but they can turn into administrative nightmares if they can't come to an agreement on a candidate.
Due to the late timing of the Democrats' convention, Biden is not currently authorized to be on the ballot in Ohio. The Secretary of State has said that either the convention would need to take place earlier (which at this point is not feasible) or the state legislature would need to authorize a change of the rules. Republicans control the state legislature and have been dragging their heels on a solution, so it remains to be seen if voters of the 7th largest state will even be able to vote for Biden, whom at least 40% in the state would most likely support.
Due to the late timing of the Democrats' convention, Biden is not currently authorized to be on the ballot in Ohio. The Secretary of State has said that either the convention would need to take place earlier (which at this point is not feasible) or the state legislature would need to authorize a change of the rules. Republicans control the state legislature and have been dragging their heels on a solution, so it remains to be seen if voters of the 7th largest state will even be able to vote for Biden, whom at least 40% in the state would most likely support.
Recent legislation for trying to keep Trump off ballot.? My guess the courts or sc will get Biden on the ballot just like they did with Trump. It should be easier to get on state ballots not harder.
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