A governor decides that he wants to explore a run for president. After six months the prospective candidate cannot seem to generate any widespread interest or raise funds so he drops out of consideration for the presidential election. This scenario is an example of which of the presidential processes?

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The process of exploring a potential run for the presidency is part of the prenomination phase. This includes testing the waters, building support, and raising funds before officially declaring candidacy. In this scenario, the governor drops out before even reaching the nomination phase.

A Governor Decides That He Wants to Explore a Run