Multiple sources are reporting that former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb is set to announce he is dropping out of the Democratic race for president and is considering launching an independent bid instead.
Webb planned to hold a news conference on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity and was not authorized to speak publicly ahead of Webb’s announcement.
Webb repeatedly complained during the first Democratic debate last week that he had little time to answer questions. He said Thursday he felt the debate had been “rigged in terms of who was going to get the time on the floor.”
The Iowa Democratic Party says Webb will not appear at Saturday’s major Jefferson-Jackson fundraiser in Des Moines.
Webb was expected to speak on his decision Tuesday at the National Press Club in Washington.
The Associated Press contributed to this article
What will he accomplish as an independent that he was unable to accomplish as a Democrat candidate? Independents have little chance of being elected president. His best option would be to campaign in the early states and hope for a miracle.
I’m not sure these early debates are going to have much of a lasting effect. In many ways there will be a reset come Jan. 2. By then the holidays and their bustle of activities will be behind us and people will begin to focus on the presidential race. These debates are merely the warmup act.
I want ALL progressive/communists to drop out. I prefer them all be in jail for treason awaiting execution!