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Next month, the Democratic Party will gather in Chicago, the same city where Democrats met during the 1968 election cycle.
If she secures the Democratic nomination, Harris has the potential to become the first Democratic nominee without being put through a primary vote since 1968. Much like Humphrey, who was selected by delegates as the presidential nominee in the first round of voting, Harris could inherit the fight against former President Donald Trump in November — but not without cost.
Fast forward to 2024, and the Democratic Party is hurtling toward the same outcome. Lacking sufficient voter support, and staring down a potential open convention, the Democratic nominee is likely to be unfavorable to voters — especially since he or she will not have been chosen by the voters but by a handful of Democratic leaders and donors.
Democrats ought to factor in the history of previously contentious presidential elections, 1968 included, because that history shows party breakdowns lose elections.
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