Best Convention Ever? New York, 1976 DNC

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My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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The convention that nominated then-unknown Jimmy Carter in 1976 convention was worth 30 percentage points in the polls, and is seen as one of the best organized events by many who study politics. We look at what happened - from a strict chairman's gavel to a secret VP pick, from expert badge distribution to garbage cleanup, Along with possibly bugged phones, polyester suits, Delegate stories, Hunter Thompson and Joe Biden appearances., peanuts and fried chicken.   And a Yellow Camaro that changed the Presidency by flipping an unexpected state Carter's way.  We talk to three convention delegates about their experiences with an upstart campaign that went all the way to New York.   (1980 four years later would be was one of the worst run. More on that in a few weeks.) Music by Lee Rosevere and Dee Yan Key