Wasserman Schultz won’t preside over convention

Published July 24, 2016 4:56pm ET



PHILADELPHIA — Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will not preside over the party convention, officials decided Saturday, as they try to placate disgruntled delegates who believe the system was rigged in favor of Hillary Clinton.

Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, will serve as the permanent chair of the convention.

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