University of Virginia Library

Delegate Selection

The Democratic National
Committee nevertheless
decided to use a formula for
delegate selection based upon
the electoral college system of
apportionment and the
Democratic vote. Mr. David
states that the question of
procedure is presently under
litigation in the federal courts.

The rules commission
recommended the elimination
of the temporary chairman and
his keynote address on the
floor of the convention, and a
revision of the nomination
process. It also recommended
that time be given to nominate
only candidates who are
supported by 50 to 200 votes,
of which no more than 20 of
the votes are from the same
delegation, in an attempt to
restrict favorite son
nominations.