John Edwards drops out of race, encourages end to poverty
January 30, 2008 
John Edwards decided to drop out of the Presidential race Wednesday, announcing a commitment to end poverty from both of his fellow Democratic presidential contenders:
Former Senator John Edwards, D-N.C., surrounded by his wife Elizabeth and his children, announced Wednesday his presidential bid has come to an end.
“It’s time for me to step aside so that history can blaze it’s path,” Edwards said, making his announcement against the backdrop of the Ninth Ward in New Orleans on the site of a Habitat for Humanity home-building project.
“I began my presidential campaign here to remind the country that we, as citizens, and as a government have a moral responsibility to each other,” he said. “We must do better if we want to live up to the great promise of this country that we all love so much.”
Edwards’ withdrawal from the race means that the delegates he has won thus far are up for grabs. And many political experts expect that his supporters and delegates will largely move to support Barack Obama, and not Hillary Clinton.
Edwards did not endorse any candidate in his withdrawal speech, although he has reportedly spoken to both camps regarding an endorsement.
This article was originally posted at ElectionSquad.com.
