Carson drops out of Thursday debate - sees 'no political path forward'

Dr. Carson is a good man. He's a brilliant guy, a nice guy, and morally upstanding. As I argued way back before he announced his candidacy, he was, more than likely, too good a person to win. Politics is an ugly business, and Carson just never seemed to have the killer instinct required to take the White House. His campaign started strong, but faded fast once the voting was underway. Now, he's acknowledging that he's all but finished. He's not officially out, but his exit from the 2016 race obviously begins with a decision not to take up space on Thursday's debate in Detroit.

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As the WaPo reports: Carson, however, did not formally suspend his campaign. Instead, he said in the statement that he has decided to make a speech about his political future on Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland, just outside Washington. “I do not see a political path forward in light of last evening’s Super Tuesday primary results,” the statement said. “However, this grassroots movement on behalf of ‘We the People’ will continue. Along with millions of patriots who have supported my campaign for President, I remain committed to Saving America for Future Generations.” The announcement will serve as an acknowledgment that Carson’s candidacy is all but over following a disappointing showing in the 11 states that held contests on Tuesday. We wish Dr. Carson nothing but the best, but this is the right - and overdue - call. We'll keep an eye on his CPAC speech, his future endeavors, and we'll let you know when he officially calls it a day. John Kasich? Please, please, please, learn from this man's example. You're next.

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