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 two national conventions have been held there: the Democratic convention of 1996, which nominated Bill Clinton for a second term, and the Democratic convention of 2024, which nominated Kamala Harris.
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 two national conventions have been held there: the Democratic c.onvention of 1996 which .nominated Bill Clinton for a second term, and the Democratic convention of 2024, which nominated Kamala Harris