From CNN:Former Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina is dropping out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, two sources inside his campaign said Wednesday.I didn't see this coming. I figured Edwards was going to take his nomination all the way to the convention just to keep Clinton and Obama on their toes.
Edwards has told top advisers about his decision. It is expected he will announce it in a speech at 1 p.m. ET Wednesday in New Orleans, Louisiana.
An Edwards aide said the candidate was not getting the media attention he needed to get his message out and win delegates, especially with races coming up in 22 states next Tuesday.
He's run an admirable campaign, but I never really thought he'd win the nomination; and had he, I didn't think he'd be a strong general election candidate. His "two Americas" platform is admirable, but he'd be better off fighting that battle somewhere other than the presidency. He's a hell of a guy though, and Elizabeth Edwards has been stellar on the stump!
Memo to future Democratic presidents: Edwards would be an ideal nominee for Attorney General.
The former Senator's campaign staff states that he will not immediately endorse Clinton or Obama.
