Breaking: Vilsack to Become First Candidate to Drop Out

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17297085/

Vilsack really never had a chance, and he had a conflict of who he was. He spent 5 years as the head of the Democratic Leadership Council that attacked anti-war Democrats and took a more conservative approach to somethings. He was recently forced out of that position when the org decided to throw themselves behind the Clinton campaign. Vilsack then tried to become an anti-war candidate calling for immeadiate withdrawl. He was just too plain to draw any traction in the crowded field...but he will make an excellent cabinet member in the next administration.

Update: I must say it is a crazy testament to the fast moving timeline that someone has announced, fundraised, and dropped out due to the fact that he is not gaining traction. Vilsack is smart though, he does not want to be embarassed by not finishing well in Iowa.