Edwards quitting race-Kerry projected to win more states...

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Kerry projected to win more states on Super Tuesday
Tuesday, March 2, 2004 Posted: 8:48 PM EST (0148 GMT)




Democratic candidates

America Votes 2004

(CNN) -- Sen. John Edwards decided to quit his quest for the Democratic presidential nomination, campaign sources said Tuesday night, following projected victories by front-runner Sen. John Kerry.

Edwards will announce his decision Wednesday in Raleigh, North Carolina, the sources said. Edwards addressed supporters in Atlanta, Georgia, and had words of praise for Kerry.

"He's run a strong, powerful campaign," Edwards said. "He's been an extraordinary advocate for causes that all of us believe in."

With Edwards' departure, Kerry faces no major rivals in his bid to claim his party's nomination in July when Democrats meet for their convention. While two other candidates remain in the race, they have never figured in the fight.

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