Originally, the main purpose of the convention was to determine who the party would have as the presidential nominee and the vice-presidential nominee.
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In creating superdelegates, the Democratic Party recognized the expertise that its top holders of public office have gained by running for office themselves. They are experts at winning. They know the issues. They are in a unique position to evaluate presidential candidates.
President Bush and his commanders announced early in the conflict that the Conventions applied.
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