Tommy Thompson abandons Presidential bid

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Former Gov. Tommy Thompson ends bid for GOP presidential nomination
Thompson didn't meet his expectations in Ames Republican straw poll
Thompson campaign said he is going to return to the private sector

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/08/12/thompson.bid/index.html

I don't know why it took hom so long to realize that he wouldn't win. I am glad he stepped out of the way so other candidates can get his supporters. I just wish McCain, Paul, Huckabee and Brownback would follow his lead.