Are the conventions still relevant?

The Republican National Convention is compressing its activities into a shorter time because of the weather, and the television networks are offering only limited coverage of its proceedings. Meanwhile, the party's nominee for vice president has been known for weeks, and its presidential choice for much longer. There has been even less suspense on the Democratic side. Today's Question: Are the conventions still relevant?

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