Copps lost the nomination battle, which she blamed on dirty tricks.

Until recently, with the political right set to win, the nomination battle was even more important than the election.

Andrew lost his nomination battle during the nomination convention on September 10, 2009.

There's something to lose when a nomination battle turns brutally partisan.

Still, the entire nomination battle could be over in late March.

It is the last convention of either major party where the outcome of the nomination battle was in doubt.

"I keep getting word that I'm going to refight the nomination battle," he said.

The nomination battle was extremely polarizing for the party.

I mean, nomination battles are part and parcel of the country.

But few candidates have national stature and some Democrats fear a protracted nomination battle.