Hanna Yoon

delegate to the Democratic National Convention

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Attorney and outgoing president of the Korean-American Democratic Committee; first-time delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention representing the 34th Congressional District

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Conventions don't really nominate presidential candidates any more; that happens in state primaries and caucuses. Many people believe all that goes on is the TV show.

Delegates to the Republican and Democratic Conventions

Conventions don't really nominate presidential candidates any more; that happens in state primaries and caucuses. Many people believe all that goes on is the TV show.

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