The Split (1860): Conventional Wisdom
- Episode aired Jul 2016
The 1860 Democratic convention revealed great divisions in the party, especially over the issue of slavery. Similar to the then Democratic party's divisions, today's two parties face similar... Read allThe 1860 Democratic convention revealed great divisions in the party, especially over the issue of slavery. Similar to the then Democratic party's divisions, today's two parties face similar divisions, with the bases in each party driving the discussion. These differences, as the... Read allThe 1860 Democratic convention revealed great divisions in the party, especially over the issue of slavery. Similar to the then Democratic party's divisions, today's two parties face similar divisions, with the bases in each party driving the discussion. These differences, as then, could have lasting effects on each party.