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lastlib

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8. The McGovern-Fraser Commission was a key in making the Democratic Party.....

Reply to BeyondGeography (Original post)

Mon Jan 11, 2021, 12:34 AM

Jan 2021

...the *democratic* party that it is today.

My freshman year, I got to write a paper about the reforms in delegate selection that it brought about. It was a revolutionary event in our party's history.

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It's never too late to appreciate the majesty of George McGovern [View all] BeyondGeography Jan 2021 OP

The first vote I cast was for George McGovern dflprincess Jan 2021 #1

Same here dweller Jan 2021 #2

I have voted Democratic in every election since as well dflprincess Jan 2021 #3

same here The Wizard Jan 2021 #6

George McGovern was my first vote, too. nt NoRoadUntravelled Jan 2021 #4

Me too and I still have my McGovern '72 button Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #10

First presidential vote in 1964 for Lyndon Johnson. halfulglas Jan 2021 #5

agreed The Wizard Jan 2021 #7

you have to include McNamara Hangingon Jan 2021 #9

The McGovern-Fraser Commission was a key in making the Democratic Party..... lastlib Jan 2021 #8

I will always love McGovern Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #11