Rep. Martin Frost drops out

This just in! The only Jew in the race, former Congressman Martin "Marty" Frost, has ended his bid to become DNC Chairman and has made it seem like former Gov. Howard Dean has won.

Today, former Texas Congressman and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Martin Frost released the statement below:
"I am calling my supporters to thank them and to inform them of my decision today to withdraw from the race for DNC Chair. I have also called Governor Dean and congratulated him for running a strong campaign. The challenge ahead for Governor Dean will be to unite the Party, rebuild the DNC and win elections in every region of the country.

"This campaign was never about me or any other candidate. It was about rebuilding the Democratic Party so that we can better present to the nation our strong, hopeful alternative to the dishonest, corrupt and elitist Republican Government that keeps selling out the nation in order to reward its few, privileged friends.

"Make no mistake, Democrats are the party that can best meet America's challenges - challenges like keeping our people safe and winning the war on terrorism, stopping the Republican attack on Social Security, solving the health care crisis, and ensuring that all Americans have good jobs and the opportunity to build a better future for their children.

"With a strong, unified Democratic Party, a real 50-state party structure, and a commitment to working together and speaking directly to Americans' concerns and values, I am confident that we can and will elect Democrats at all levels and in all parts of the country. I look forward to continuing to play a constructive role in those efforts."

Frost joins former Mayor Wellington Webb, David Leland, Tom Vilsack, and many more who have dropped out of the race for DNC Chairman.

Simon Rosenberg, Donnie Fowler, Rep. Tim Roemer, and Gov. Dean remain in the race.