Vilsack to Drop Out of 2008 Presidential Race
By Dan BalzWashington Post Staff WriterFriday, February 23, 2007; 11:40 AM
Former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack, who was the first Democrat to announce his candidacy for president in 2008 but has found it difficult to raise the money needed to compete against his better-known rivals, will quit the race today, according to several campaign officials.
Vilsack's abrupt decision underscored the financial challenges facing lesser-known candidates as they try to compete for contributions against New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and highlighted how the intense start to the 2008 campaign has dramatically escalated the cost of running even in the opening months of competition.
---He was barely recognized even here in Iowa. It was more than obvious he didnt stand a chance but I didnt think he'd drop out this early in the race.---
Friday, February 23, 2007
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