RICHMOND, Virginia — Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore ended his long-shot campaign for the presidency on Saturday.Click here to read this story. This was inevitable.
The 57-year-old Republican said in a written statement that his late start, near the end of April, and the front-loaded primary schedule "have made it impractical to continue to pursue this path towards further public service."
He barely registered in the polls and his latest financial disclosure report showed him with about $90,000 in cash on hand. Gilmore also underwent emergency surgery for a detached retina last month, which forced him to cancel at least a week's worth of campaign appearances.
I have come to believe that it takes more than a positive vision for our nation's future to successfully compete for the presidency," Gilmore said. "I believe that it takes years of preparation to put in place both the political and financial infrastructure to contest what now amounts to a one-day national primary in February."
Governor Gilmore's right. It takes a lot to become president. Mitt's got the skills and the growing infrastructure.
At least McCain wasn't the first to drop out. I was beginning to think the Arizona Senator would be the first to quit. We'll see how long the senator lasts. He's in a heap of trouble financially and otherwise.
Fox News has this McCain story as its Top Video: "Staying Afloat." I don't think he's floating too well. From the video he appears to be appealing to Independents and moderate Democrats in New Hampshire. No attempt to reach out to conservatives. No surprise. He's returned to his base.
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