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Democratic plan to curb convention fights over women minorities and youth
Patricia Roberts Harris proposed a national delegate plan to require state parties to seat delegates representing women youths and minorities proportionally before conventions. The plan would force states to present delegations aligning with population percentages and enforce participation rules by 1976, aiming to avoid future credentials battles and ensure automatic seatings for top officials.
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