Leaders dusting off rule books, readying for big fight
(NEWSER) - For much of American history, brokered conventions were the norm, but the two big parties have not had one since Democrats chose Adlai Stevenson in 1952. The Republicans' last brokered convention was 1948 when they picked Thomas Dewey (Gerald Ford beat Ronald Reagan on the first ballot in 1976). But as the GOP race continues to produce highly divided results, Republicans are digging out ancient rule books and making serious plans for the possibility of their first brokered convention in 64 years, reports the New York Times . More»
