John Edwards quits race

This may be last time you see this campaign poster, because John Edwards is expected to drop out of the presidential race.  Word is that he will make the announcement during a speech in New Orleans at 1 p.m. today, and then go to Musician's Village to help build Habitat for Humanity homes for families displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  Folks in the Edwards camp say that the Senator is not planning to endorse another candidate any time soon. 

Edwards's departure guarantees a historic presidential race. For the first time ever, a major party will nominate either a woman (Hillary Clinton) or an African American (Barack Obama).