What does it mean to have a name placed for nomination at the Democratic convention?

Question

What does it mean to have a name placed for nomination at the Democratic convention?

Answer 1

It means you have a chance to be the Democratic nominee for President.

Answer 2

It means the Hillary supporters can actually get her as the Official nom for president.  Maybe her "dropping" out was a strategic ploy so Obama would be able to shine or fall on his own while she was getting the unofficial nods from all the delegates.  It very well could turn out obama is not the dem's candidate.

Answer 3

It means the delegates will be able to cast their votes for the person being placed for nomination.  That is why both McCain and Obama are still called the presumed nominees until the final vote of the delegates at the conventions.

Answer 4

It means you one of few to represents the DNC for presidential election against the GOP or other party.