According to a press release from the Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton press offices, Clinton will have her name submitted for nomination in Denver later this month.

The New York and Illinois senators had a long and sometimes contentious primary. Obama ended up winning, with the campaign lasting until into June, much longer than political observers had anticipated.

After the protracted Democratic primary, many wondered if Clinton would have her name submitted for nomination as other losing primary candidates had in recent years. The speculation was that the appearance of a floor fight would cause the Democratic Party to shy away from such a display. But it turns out Clinton will have her name submitted.

“I am convinced that honoring Senator Clinton’s historic campaign in this way will help us celebrate this defining moment in our history and bring the party together in a strong united fashion,” said Obama.

The press release said Obama “encouraged Senator Clinton’s name to be placed in nomination as a show of unity and in recognition of the historic race she ran and the fact that she was the first woman to compete in all of our nation’s primary contests.”

Marc Ambinder reported that Clinton herself may not have wanted her name in the nomination:

According to several people who have spoken with her, Clinton originally believed that if her name were included in the roll call on Wednesday, August 27, she would inevitably wind up with fewer delegates than the 1,896.5 she earned from the primaries. That would look bad and could demoralize her supporters.

But today, Clinton said, “With every voice heard and the Party strongly united, we will elect Senator Obama President of the United States and put our nation on the path to peace and prosperity once again.”

When asked about a potential roll call including Clinton, Gov. Bill Richardson said on This Week with George Stephanopoulos (with Jake Tapper sitting in for Stephanopoulos), “No, I hope that doesn’t happen.”

Richardson continued:

I’m holding a fundraiser — two fundraisers, actually, for her next week to retire her debt. We as Democrats have to come together. So I don’t believe a roll call would be helpful.

But she is a major player. She will be speaking on primetime. She is a leader in the party, a huge leader. And the best thing is for Democrats to come together, and that is happening. That is happening right now, Clinton, Obama supporters gradually coming together, and I think that’s important for us to be strong against Senator McCain, who will be a formidable opponent.