Biden and Dodd To Drop Presidential Bids
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Senators Biden and Dodd abandoned their bids for the Democratic presidential nomination tonight after a poor showing in the state’s caucuses.
Biden was expected to announce his decision to withdraw from the contest at his campaign caucus rally in Des Moines, according to advisers who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The veteran lawmaker and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee received less than 1% of the vote in Iowa’s caucuses despite a spirited campaign in which he emphasized his international policy credentials and long career in public service.
Mr. Dodd was to announce his decision to supporters at a post-caucus party in Des Moines, according to advisers speaking on the condition of anonymity. He was expected to travel to Connecticut Saturday with his family to thank friends and supporters.
Mr. Dodd was never able to break from the pack of Democratic contenders despite his long and distinguished Senate career. He won just 0.02% of the state’s caucus-goers.
