[Steven W.]

[Publius]

That means an open convention. The last open convention was 1952, and both parties had them. Neither Eisenhower nor Stevenson had their nominations nailed down.

The upside for the Democrats is that an open convention makes for exciting TV. The party gets to put its best foot forward.

The downside is that the convention is to be held in Chicago, and the faction that loses will take its violence both to the convention floor and the streets. That makes for really exciting TV.

[xone]

Crap!

[Melian]

I think they will nominate Hakeem Jeffries at the convention to try to win back the black vote.

[OldWarBaby]

So if Mumbles drops out without endorsing HeelsUp if means he’s keeping his campaign money stash. There’s something over 200 mill there that he no doubt has plans to pass out to his fambly. That will be his last chance to cash in on the prezzy. No bigaxx book deal. No single-wide liberry on the beach.