She was invited to go on network television to discuss the new nominee.

The speech marked the toughest test the new nominee will face before the debates this fall.

But officials acknowledged that an active search had begun for a new nominee.

"This morning in Lincoln we had a unity meeting," the new nominee said.

Mr. Clinton immediately began to search for a new nominee.

The Republican party sought to withdraw her name and substitute a new nominee on the ballot.

Don't plan to announce your new nominee before a proper vetting.

They said no announcement of a new nominee was likely soon.

Because most of the new female nominees are Democrats, they and the groups that back them have come under fire already from Republican leaders.

But they warned that any new nominee would still face exceptional scrutiny.