But others say Democrats should hold their fire for the next nominee.

At the same time the other tribe would vote for the second nominee.

The selection process begins each fall with an open call for nominees.

The panel will then hear from witnesses for and against the nominee.

He agrees to pick one of the three, or to ask for additional nominees.

The island has only voted for the Democratic presidential nominee three times since 1952 - in 1964, 1996 and 2000.

Washington has voted for the Democratic presidential nominee in every election since 1988.

With only four spots for nominees, at least one of the current productions would be left off the show.

This panel was followed by four character witnesses for the nominee.

But Democrats will wait to see whether he marshals support as well for the presidential nominee.