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Mike Gravel Ends Presidential Bid

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The Democratic field is now down to five. According to MSNBC, Mike Gravel - who was polling in last place across the board among the original eight Democratic candidates - announced he has exited the presidential race, joining Chris Dodd and Joe Biden from earlier this evening. No Republican has as of yet announced their departure from the race.

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  • Not true!

    MSNBC and, any other press reporting such, got it wrong.

    Check the official Gravel for President site for more info, since an update to it clearly indicates that Mike Gravel is still in the race.

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