Democrat John Edwards withdraws from the presidential race in New Orleans

Democrat John Edwards, joined by his wife, Elizabeth, left, and son, Jack, announced that he is withdrawing from the presidential race January 30, 2008, in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans. Edwards, who announced his candidacy in New Orleans, returned to the Hurricane Katrina-ravaged Ninth Ward to exit the race for president. (UPI Photo/A.J. Sisco)