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Ted Rall pegs the origin of the DNC in his graphic biography of Bernie.
The whole book is a great bio, and solid history of the rise of the current populist movement from the left, but this page explains so much, so succinctly.
I really recommend reading the whole book, available through your local library, independent bookstore, or amazon.com.
