The Whiskey Rebellion

Whiskey Rebellion 109: Why Do American Elections Last Forever?

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We're a year away from the 2020 Presidential Election, but it seems like this race has already lasted forever. Frank and David talk about why American elections take so long, including:

  • How the development of parties and conventions changed the electoral calendar
  • How primaries made elections longer
  • How the system might be fixed 

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    David: Dolly Parton's America

    Frank: HCA events in NYC

     

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