First of all, there's no mention of political parties in the Constitution, so you begin American history with not only no political conventions but also no parties. (Michael Beschloss)

First of all, there's no mention of political parties in the Constitution, so you begin American history with not only no political conventions but also no parties.

Michael Beschloss

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