Every so often during an election year, talk of a contested convention, sometimes referred to as a brokered convention, comes up in conversation. With the Democratic Party currently situated in uncertain terms regarding who will be the Democratic presidential nominee, the chances of a contested convention are likely. So, what exactly is a contested convention? And, what is the history surrounding this political term?
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