# Selection of the new Democratic Presidential Ticket

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**Category:** Politics & Elections\
**Tags:** kamala-harris\
**Created:** [July 21, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selection-of-the-new-democratic-presidential-ticket/1004542 "2024-07-21T18:09:11Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 21, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selection-of-the-new-democratic-presidential-ticket/1004542/13 "2024-07-21T18:41:40Z")

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> [@DSeid](#):
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> Biden’s delegates are released.
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> What is required to have your name up for consideration at the convention be it in person or virtual (and I suspect it will be virtual on a hurry up time line)?

> [@Biden considering dropping out (Update: Biden drops out)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-considering-dropping-out-update-biden-drops-out/1003690/897):
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> Per the DNC rules, to be placed into nomination a candidate must submit a petition signed by at least 300 delegates, no more than 50 of whom may come from one state. A delegate many not sign more than one nominating petition. That’s going to rule out any two-bit Congressmen and definitely Republicans.

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