Kerry cements Democratic presidential nomination.

The AP is reporting that Sen. John Edwards will drop out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination tomorrow. The announcement will come at 2:30 PM CST during a speech at Broughton High School in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What do you say when the candidate you've supported disbands his campaign? I believe Edwards was the best candidate in the race to beat the sitting president. While he's only completing his first term in the US Senate, that's not necessarily a negative in the eyes of many voters. In many ways, Edwards energized this Democratic race. On the night of the Iowa caucus, his comeback to finish second place was more impressive than Kerry's victory in my eyes. I was also proud that the state of Wisconsin played a critical role in extending this race and giving the Edwards campaign a shot in the arm at a crucial time.

The type of campaign Edwards ran was an optimistic one. While it's important in a presidential campaign to point out the reasons why the current administration is failing, Edwards projected a vision for the country when he gave speeches and participated in debates. More than anything, Edwards introduced himself to a country which didn't know much about him if they knew of him at all.

While the North Carolina senator isn't seeking reelection, I wouldn't expect him to fade away from the political arena. He's young, energetic, and has too much talent. I'd be surprised if he doesn't run for office again, or at least land a cabinet position in a Democratic administration. Much speculation will be on if Edwards is considered to be John Kerry's running mate. While I'm sure he'll be on the short list, I'm not convinced Kerry's strategists think two sitting US Senators on one ticket is the best option. If Edwards is not picked, I'd expect him to be a top choice for Attorney General if Kerry is elected in November. I wasn't going to get ahead of myself and start predicting where John Edwards is headed next, but chalk that up to my being a little disappointed that tomorrow my candidate will officially bow out of what has been an exciting race for the Democratic nod to be President of the United States.

Cheers, Senator Edwards. The country has been well served by your candidacy, and this American looks forward to hearing from you again soon.