Graham Says He's Out, Aides Say He's In

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Graham Says He's Out, Aides Say He's In

Democrat Bob Graham told a Senate colleague Thursday that he would abandon his struggling presidential bid, a Democratic source said, but in a day filled with mixed signals, aides said he will continue to campaign.

The Florida senator's future in the crowded Democratic field remained in doubt as the campaign made several staff changes and held a series of high-level meetings.

Initially, the Graham campaign announced a news conference for Friday at 2 p.m., suggesting that he would quit the race. But late Thursday, the campaign and state Democratic Party said there would be no news conference. "Senator Graham has decided to soldier on," said Florida Democratic Party Chairman Scott Maddox.

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[phillydem]

1. tooo bad BUT

I will Miss him. But I hope he does leave as he has zero
chance. 

The good news-- an early exit puts him in great spot to be
tapped as V.P. candidate
Clarke//Graham----- nice ring doncha think?  :)

[Loyal]

2. Any candidate would pair well with Graham

We need Florida badly, next year. Graham can deliver it to us.

[sham]

4. I agree.

I think a Dean/Graham ticket would be rather nice....

[fla nocount]

3. Lay down "Big Sugar" n/t

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[E_Zapata]

5. We need him to keep his senate seat

we really need that.

[The_Casual_Observer]

6. Graham is ok

However is was disappointing that he couldn't generate more interest in the 9/11 findings.