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Rudy Giuliani Officially Drops Out of Presidential Race
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Jen Chung
Published Jan 30, 2008
Modified Mar 7, 2008
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The former mayor is finally out of the hunt for the White House. Rudy Giuliani made the announcement at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, with John McCain beside him. Giuliani endorsed McCain, saying the country needed "someone who can be trusted in times of crisis." He added, "Obviously I thought I was that person. The voters made another choice."
On a plane from Florida to California, Giuliani told reporters that he was dropping out. From the Daily News:
"I called some of our strong supporters early today and told them what I think you all now know, which is that I am going to endorse John McCain," he told reporters aboard a private 727 that was winging him to California from Florida, where he placed a distant third in Tuesday's primary.
"It's disappointing to lose a race for president because you believe you're the best candidate," he added. "But I am supporting John McCain. And he is far and away the best person to right now be the commander in chief of the United States."
He added that he hasn't asked for a cabinet position, thinks he'll be a "mostly private" person and will remain involved in Republican politics.
Politico thinks Rudy's defeat means the end of 9/11 politics.
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