A CNN breaking news alert:

Howard Dean to announce today that he will stop campaigning, but will leave his name on ballot, campaign source tells CNN.

Interesting. Looks like he'll be saying something at 1PM in Burlington this afternoon.

I am, obviously, deeply distressed at how things have gone for Dean. But, I do look forward to whatever he decides to do next and will definitely be following along, if not actively participating.

As for Kerry v. Edwards: what a choice. Sigh. But, Kerry opted out, and I really think that might matter in the end.