The publicity from the anti-war riots crippled Humphrey 's campaign from the start , and it never fully recovered . Before 1968 the city of Chicago had been a frequent host for the political conventions of both parties ; since 1968 only one national convention has been held there ( the Democratic convention of 1996 , which nominated Bill Clinton for a second term ) . Many believe that this is due in part to the violence and chaos of the 1968 convention
Democratic convention of 1996
1996 Democratic National Convention
1968 United States presidential election