Joel W on Nostr: Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process ...

Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from race

'The tradition of picking a nominee through primaries and caucuses – and not through what is called the “convention system” – is relatively recent....'

https://theconversation.com/until-1968-presidential-candidates-were-picked-by-party-conventions-a-process-revived-by-bidens-withdrawal-from-race-235082