With the heated claims about whether the DNC/Howard Dean might prevent Clinton's name from being placed in nomination, it's time to review some basic rules that will be followed at the convention.
A name is placed in nomination if there are
1. signatures from 300 delegates
2. those delegates have to be geographically representative
3. the nominee signs off on being placed in nomination
NONE of that is up to Howard Dean -- it's up to delegates and a candidate.
Do those agitating about Clinton's name being placed in nomination have 300 delegates on a nominating petition, from the different areas, and Senator Clinton's signature?
That's what you need. If you do have that, Clinton's name will be in nomination. If not, it won't.
And keep in mind that delegates can vote for whoever they want on the roll call - the person doesn't have to be placed in nomination. Delegates have voted for all sorts of folks.
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