Why did offcials in the democratic Party regard the mfdp as a potential source of conflict?

Officials in the Democratic Party viewed the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) as a potential source of conflict because it challenged the established party's control and highlighted the racial and political divisions within the party. The MFDP sought to represent disenfranchised African American voters and demanded recognition at the national convention, which threatened to expose the party's failure to fully embrace civil rights. This could lead to significant internal strife and alienate moderate white voters in the South, complicating the party's unity and electoral strategy.