The rise of national conventions to nominate the president led to the empowerment of what group?

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The rise of national conventions to nominate the president empowered state party leaders, also known as party bosses, because they held the majority of delegate votes at these conventions and could heavily influence the outcome of the nomination. This power over the nomination process helped solidify their control over their respective state parties and national party politics.

The Rise of National Conventions to Nominate the President Led