Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Clinton Years (1997-2000) - Conventional Wisdom

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Reflecting on the history of how political parties choose their candidates, Alistair Cook finds that the conventions have become coronations, and hails the power of the primary.

Published on Friday, 4th February 2000.

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