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In 1968, the Democratic Party fractured. Anti-Vietnam War protesters clashed with police outside of the Democratic National Convention Hall in Chicago. Tear gas seeped into the hotel where candidates were staying. Party bosses handed pro-war Vice President Hubert Humphrey - who had not won a single primary - the nomination.
Episode 1: 1968
The Democratic Party breaks apart over the Vietnam War. Amid a police riot, the largely unknown Senator George McGovern replaces the slain Robert Kennedy as a presidential candidate.
Episode 2: Long Shot
Democratic Party leaders look to regain the goodwill of their antiwar voters by appointing George McGovern to write new rules for choosing candidates. McGovern uses the rules to launch a long shot presidential bid.
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