each party nominated presidential and vice-presidential candidates
national convention
a national convention.
During the national convention
The parties that nominated were Republicans and Northern Democrats.
National nominating conventions
it lasts a little over 2 months.
Several states hold primary elections to choose the presidential candidates. The final choice or confirmation will be made at the national Republican Convention which will be held in Tampa Bay, Florida in 2012.
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Five parties nominated candidates for the 2008 U.S. Presidential election, the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, the Libertarian Party, the Green Party and the Constitution Party. In addition to their candidates, Ralph Nader ran as an Independent.
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Officially, the parties still select the Vice Presidential candidates. Unofficially, each Presidential candidate chooses his/her own running mate.