Published Jul 2, 2024

How an Open Democratic Convention Would Work

Ezra Klein and Elaine Kamarck navigate the complex landscape of open Democratic conventions, shedding light on the evaluation of political competence, primary election dynamics, and the strategic intricacies involved in securing nominations amidst fluid party unity and delegate maneuvering.

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How an Open Democratic Convention Would Work

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Political Convention Chaos

Convention Legitimacy

Delegate Selection Process

Contentious Party Conventions

Democratic Party Dynamics

Democratic Convention Dynamics

Democratic Convention Scenarios

Primary Dynamics Unveiled

Primary Election Insights

Party Finances

Political Conventions Dynamics

Evolution of Delegates

Political Competence and Ideology

Peer Review in Politics

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Political CompetenceThe discussion explores how competence and candidate qualities are evaluated during open conventions. Elaine Kamarck and Ezra Klein examine the dynamics of peer review, party unity, and the legitimacy of the convention process.

Political Competence

Primary Election DynamicsElaine Kamarck explores the intricacies of incumbency challenges and the evolution of the primary process in U.S. elections. She provides insights into how these dynamics influence candidate selection and party strategies.

Primary Election Dynamics

Democratic Convention Dynamics

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