Looking back at the history and function of political conventions

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Let’s take a look at the history and function of political conventions

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The Biden campaign is questioning Harris’ viability against Trump amid calls for the president to withdraw

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The Biden campaign is quietly touting Harris’s vibrancy against Trump

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Senator Welch says Biden ‘can make up his own mind’ after calling on him to resign

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Trump holds first big rally after debate, teases vice presidential pick

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New warning signs for the Biden campaign

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Decision makers: Wisconsin Supreme Court allows widespread use of ballot boxes ahead of elections

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The Democratic congressman says that “a lot of people … maybe including Biden” can defeat Trump

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Voting remains stable after the first presidential debate

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Rep. Frost feels “confident” about Biden’s campaign plan

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Trump is walking away from the controversial Project 2025 plan

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Biden has vowed to stay in the race amid growing calls to drop out

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Biden ‘restores’ trust after debate: Hawaii Governor Josh Green

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More Democrats in Congress are calling on Biden to drop out of the 2024 race

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As Democrats debated next steps, President Biden took issue with the results of the debate

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Biden faces significant challenges as he insists he will stay in the race

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High stakes for Biden’s political survival

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Biden in Wisconsin: “I’ll stay in the race”

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Biden defies calls to quit: ‘I’m running’

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President Biden insists he will not drop out, despite pressure from Democrats

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