Sporting events and other large public gatherings have been cancelled in the United States because of the COVID-19 spread. Could the country’s political party nominating meetings be next? The Republican and Democratic parties were to hold their conventions in August to choose their candidates for president. Some people are wondering if the events should be virtual instead. A virtual convention would connect thousands of delegates from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Those attending could vote on everything from political party rules to presidential nominees, all using social media tools. Currently, the Democrats are to gather over three days in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, beginning August 17. The Republicans plan to gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, a week later.
Title: Political Parties Consider the Possibility of Online Conventions
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Republican and Democratic parties were to hold their conventions in August to choose their candidates for president.</span> <span data-start-time='30625' data-end-time='38375'>Some people are wondering if the events should be virtual instead.</span> <span data-start-time='38375' data-end-time='48604'>A virtual convention would connect thousands of delegates from all 50 states and U.S. territories.</span> <span data-start-time='48604' data-end-time='62396'>Those attending could vote on everything from political party rules to presidential nominees, all using social media tools.</span> <span data-start-time='62396' data-end-time='72625'>Currently, the Democrats are to gather over three days in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, beginning August 17.</span> <span data-start-time='72625' data-end-time='80625'>The Republicans plan to gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, a week later.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button 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class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/an_event_that_uses_a_signin_sheet_at_malls_and_other_venues.wav'><span>an event that uses a sign-in sheet at malls and other venues</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/a_website_that_involves_people_purchasing_items_on_the_web_and_returning_their_purchases_in_a_physical_store_location.wav'><span>a website that involves people purchasing items on the web and returning their purchases in a physical store location</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/another_name_for_a_blind_date.wav'><span>another name for a blind date</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/an_online_event_that_involves_people_interacting_in_a_virtual_environment_on_the_web_rather_than_meeting_in_a_physical_location.wav'><span>an online event that involves people interacting in a virtual environment on the web, rather than meeting in a physical location</span></div></div></div><div class='multiple_choice_question question-container' data-question-id=15031 data-hint-location='62396' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/when_are_the_democrats_scheduled_to_begin_their_convention.wav'>When are the Democrats scheduled to begin their convention?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='August 17'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/august_17.wav'><span>August 17</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/september_19.wav'><span>September 19</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/october_1.wav'><span>October 1</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/november_17.wav'><span>November 17</span></div></div></div><div class='sentence_completion_question question-container' data-question-id=15032 data-hint-location='72625' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/the_republicans_plan_to_gather_for_their_convention_in__blank__.wav'>The Republicans plan to gather for their convention in <span class='blank'>Charlotte, North Carolina</span> .</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='Charlotte, North Carolina'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/washington_dc.wav'><span>Washington, DC</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/charlotte_north_carolina.wav'><span>Charlotte, North Carolina</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/redlands_california.wav'><span>Redlands, California</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4194/richmond_virginia.wav'><span>Richmond, Virginia</span></div></div></div><div class='question-buttons'><button class='skip-button'></button><button class='hint-button'></button><button class='speak-button'></button></div></div></div>
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