John Edwards Exits Presidential Race, Thanks Supporters

This move by John Edward was expected since he has not won any primary. Edwards came number three most of the time and number two in Iowa Caucus.

John Edwards' "Thank You"

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, and what we do together matters. We must do better, if we want to live up to the great promise of this country that we all love so much.

It is appropriate that I come here today. It's time for me to step aside so that history can blaze its path. We do not know who will take the final steps to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, but what we do know is that our Democratic Party will make history. We will be strong, we will be unified, and with our convictions and a little backbone we will take back the White House in November and we'll create hope and opportunity for this country.

John Edwards Profile

Age: 53, 6-10-53
Home: Chapel Hill, N.C.
Party: Democrat
Occupation: trial attorney, former U.S. senator
Education: Bachelor's, North Carolina State University; law degree, University of North Carolina
Family: Wife, Elizabeth, four children