I just realized I never actually thought about this but...what or who (or what's the process) for who gets the party nomination to run for election??

 

The process comes at the end of the primaries and is called the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention. Here, delegates from each state and voting territories, gather together to nominate a candidate. Once a candidate accepts the nomination he/she announces a running mate (VP) and the general election campaign begins. This year the DNC is in Denver, CO on Aug 25-28 and the GOP convention is in St. Paul, MN on Sep 1-4.

 

So the general public doesn't have much input on this then?? Or do the delegates take into consideration the popularity of one of the members before nominating?? Would seem they'd nominate one most likely to win.

 

The caucuses and primaries are an attempt to shake down the candidates and determine who has the metal to run and hold office. This forces those who are running to meet with the general public and get their message (platform) across. Candidates that are able to motivate the base are usually successful and gather enough momentum to capture the parties' nomination at the conventions.

Once at the national party conventions, the delegates from the states cast votes for the person who will represent the political party in the November general election. In order to secure a party’s nomination, a candidate must receive a majority of the votes from the delegates. It is not unusual for delegates to vote several times before one candidate secures the majority of the votes and officially becomes that party’s candidate for the election to determine the next President of the United States

 

What may have got your attention is this is only the fourth time in recent history that both major Parties are running an open nomination process.

Usually, one party searches for a candidate to run against the incumbent.
Term limits ensure America gets a flea bath whether we want one or not.

2008 Bush (Term Limit)
2000 Clinton (Term Limit)
1988 Reagan (Term limit)
1968 Johnson ( I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President)

 

Voted for Ron Paul this morning.

 

So the general american public has little to no influence on who will recieve the parties nomination??

 

Usually the best liar gets the nomination

 

Who ever doesn't participate in the priaries has nothing to do with selecting that party's nominee.