The phrase "an open nominating" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to describe a process or system where nominations are made freely or without restrictions, but it lacks clarity and proper context.
Example: "The committee decided to implement an open nominating process to encourage more participation from the community."
Alternatives: "a public nomination" or "an unrestricted nomination".
The Chinese government has promised to allow the selection of Hong Kong's next leader, in 2017, through universal suffrage, but insists it has no obligation to allow an open nominating process.
"I sincerely hope that Mr. Mills will join with me in doing what's best for the people of New York by calling for an open nominating process where all G.O.P. candidates will receive a fair hearing at the convention or in a primary election," Mr. Benjamin said.
Meanwhile, at a kickoff event for Americans Elect at the National Press Club on Tuesday, the group's leaders described how they intend to put a "nonpartisan presidential ticket" -- chosen through an online, open nominating convention -- on the ballot in all 50 states.
Since 1980, of the twelve open nominating races those without an incumbent president seeking reelection only Al Gore in 2000 and John Kerry in 2004 won both contests.
As the group explains on its Web site, www.americanselect.org: "Americans Elect is the first-ever open nominating process.
"Party officials are growing worried about a wide-open nominating contest likely to feature a historically large and diverse field.
Mitt Romney, the 2012 nominee, said today that he will vote for Cruz in Utah, next week, "so that we can have an open convention and nominate a Republican," by which he means someone who isn't Trump.
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Last month, the Democratic Party of Charlottesville held a "firehouse primary," an open caucus to nominate its candidates for various local offices, and for the first time they used IRV to reach consensus choices, in an election with turnout almost quadrupled from previous primaries.
In an interview, Baker said he has heard from worried supporters but believes the wide-open nominating contest will make whoever wins the June 26 primary a better candidate come fall.
--Former preScott Walkerndidathinkstt Walker thitks it's "very likely" delegates at an open GOP convention would nominate "someone who's not currently running" for president.
