In an alternate universe, one not completely upended by COVID-19, the dozens of Maryland delegates to the Democratic National Convention and their families, along with countless Free State politicians, lobbyists and other hangers-on, would be in Milwaukee right now, preparing for the start of the convention on Monday.

They’d already have been to several parties, with a dizzying array of meals, receptions and other social events ahead of them between now and the convention’s Thursday night finale. And they’d be participants in the official convention program.

In the absence of live action, the Maryland Democratic Party is attempting to simulate the convention experience for delegates, donors, politicians and friends. Just as the convention itself has gone all-virtual, there will be daily online activities for Maryland Democrats.

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