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Gephardt Signals End to Presidential Bid
Rep. Dick Gephardt conceded defeat in the Democratic presidential race Monday night after a weak fourth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses and aides said he would fly home to make a formal withdrawal. "My campaign to fight for working people may be ending tonight, but our fight will never end," Gephardt said in a post-caucus speech that bore the markings of a political farewell. Aides said he would drop out of the race at a St. Louis news conference at midday on Tuesday.So long. The Missouri lawmaker offered his congratulations to his presidential rivals, and said one of them would wind up with the partyâs nomination to challenge President Bush this fall. He pledged he would support that person "in any way I can," but did not indicate whether he would endorse anyone while the nominating campaign continues. Nor did Gephardt say whether he intends to serve out his current term in Congress, his 14th and last. Heâs been generally helpful in the WoT. For that, thanks. Posted by: Steve White 2004-01-20 |
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