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Convention Reform Facing Democrats
The Democratic National Committee moves toward convention reform for 1972 with hearings and state tests. Fraser reports most states meet key guidelines though evidence of full changes in delegate selection is slow. Local leaders favor nomination openly over rules, as reform faces race representation and party unity questions.
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