How a Contested Convention Can Build a Progressive Bench
Despite his assurances to the contrary, Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee is far from a lock. What happens if the DNC winds up hosting a contested convention? In this episode we delve into a brief history of contested conventions and draw upon prior examples to demonstrate how progressives can use a contested convention to their advantage and get the so-called progressive movement back on track.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
01:47 - Occupy the DNC
04:57 - “Pledged” Delegates and Superdelegates
11:15 - How Progressives can learn from prior conventions
17:31- DNC Chicago Convention plan
22:39 - Outro and Credits
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