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Yes things feel crazy, but elections are frequently chaotic, from LBJ to RBG and more

Political Theater, Episode 333

Sens. Thomas Eagleton, D-Mo., left, and George McGovern, D-S.D., the Democratic nominees for vice president and president, respectively, at the Democratic National Convention in 1972. Eagleton dropped off the ticket less than three weeks later after revealing he had been treated for depression. — Sens. Thomas Eagleton, D-Mo., left, and George McGovern, D-S.D., the Democratic nominees for vice president and president, respectively, at the Democratic National Convention in 1972. Eagleton dropped off the ticket less than three weeks later after revealing he had been treated for depression. (Dev O'Neill/CQ Roll Call file photo)

By Jason Dick and Nathan L. Gonzales

Posted July 26, 2024 at 11:06am

If there is one thing elections in the United States bring out, it’s chaos. Assassination attempts, resignations, primary challenges, third-party campaigns, economic meltdowns, pandemics and sudden deaths. Join Jason Dick and Nathan L. Gonzales for a ride down bad-memory lane!

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