In 1976, Ronald Reagan found owning the soul of a party isn’t the same as taking home its nomination.
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The Power of the Delegate (1976): Conventional Wisdom

This series on political conventions of the past was produced by Matt Spolar in collaboration with POLITICO.

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Conventional Wisdom

Conventional Wisdom

We've partnered with Politico for an eight-part series titled “Conventional Wisdom,” telling the stories behind some of the most memorable political conventions in U.S. history -- and how they have impacted today's political climate.

 

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