Ron Paul Now Ninth in GOP Race

Jim Gilmore, stuck at 0% with Ron Paul, has decided to drop out of the race for the GOP nomination, according to The Politico.

Former Virginia Gov. James S. Gilmore III is dropping his underdog bid for the Republican presidential nomination today, he told The Politico in an interview.

Gilmore said he has been approached about running for Virginia governor a second time, and about running for U.S. Senate if Sen. John W. Warner (R) retires. Gilmore said he will consider both options. Reflecting his long-held interest in Old Dominion politics, he said he will start a political action committee to support Republicans running for the state senate and House of Delegate.

Ron Paul immediately issued a challenge to all remaining candidates, warning them to withdraw or suffer the wrath.