--The National convention is held in
some leading city during the month of June or July of the year in
which a President is to be elected. A few days before the time set
for the convention, the delegates, together with many thousands of
politicians and sight-seers, flock to that city. Headquarters are
established and delegates are interviewed on behalf of the
different candidates. On the day appointed, the convention is
called to order by the chairman of the National committee, under
whose auspices the convention is to be held. A temporary chairman
is elected, and clerks and secretaries are appointed. Committees
are also appointed, the most important being those on credentials
and on resolutions. Each State delegation selects one of its
members for each of the committees. In the next session, a
permanent chairman is usually selected, and the committee on
resolutions presents its report, which sets forth the platform
embodying party doctrines and principles.
Pages:
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188