There was not a Presidenatal election in 1950. In 1948 Tom Dewey lost to Harry Truman. In 1952 Adlai Stevenson lost to Ike.
There was no Presidential election in 1950.
each party nominated presidential and vice-presidential candidates
No- winning presidential candidates have always carried their home states. In fact, losing candidates almost always carry their home states.
Do the voters elect electors not the presidential candidates
Richard M.Nixon/Spiro Agnew George McGovern/R.Sargent Shriver
national conventions for nominating presidential candidates.
No, after losing the election McCain had to give up his security retinue. This has been the case with previous candidates too, they only have so much security they can use.
In reality, states have no position in the nomination of presidential candidates other than holding legal elections. The parties determine the candidates.
During the national convention
presidential primary
The platforms of Presidential candidates vary. Some candidates platforms include lower taxes for the middle class, increase jobs and access to better healthcare.
Democrats permit candidates receiving 15 percent or more of the vote to proportionally divide delegates.