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Good Question: Why do the parties hold conventions when everybody already knows who's running for president?
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Posted 8:40 PM 8/29/2012 : GQ: Why do the political parties hold nominating conventions when everybody already knows who's running for President?
In the old days, presidential candidates were chosen by party bosses in smoke-filled back rooms at conventions. Now the events are mostly ceremonial with the outcome settled before they even start.
Shirley Vega from Paso Robles wants to know: Why do the parties hold conventions when
