The field of candidates for president to the United States has become clearer, following the results of the primary contest in the state of Florida on Tuesday. Two candidates have dropped out, the Democrat John Edwards and the Republican former Mayor of New York, Rudy Giuliani. From Washington, Kim Ghattas reports.
In a rather light-hearted press conference, Rudy Giuliani announced he was dropping out of the race for the White House. He made his decision after trailing in third position in the Florida primary, on which he had spent all his hopes in a high risk and very expensive strategy. With a laugh, he said he thought he had the qualities of a president, but obviously voters have decided differently. He said that his longtime friend, John McCain, was the most qualified candidate to become the next commander-in-chief. He described the former Vietnam War prisoner as a hero, and said the US could use a hero in the White House.
Words and Expressions
David Legg
John Edwards
Rudy Giuliani
Kim Ghattas
John McCain
In a rather light-hearted press conference, Rudy Giuliani announced he was dropping out of the race for the White House. He made his decision after trailing in third position in the Florida primary, on which he had spent all his hopes in a high risk and very expensive strategy. With a laugh, he said he thought he had the qualities of a president, but obviously voters have decided differently. He said that his longtime friend, John McCain, was the most qualified candidate to become the next commander-in-chief. He described the former Vietnam War prisoner as a hero, and said the US could use a hero in the White House.
Words and Expressions
David Legg
John Edwards
Rudy Giuliani
Kim Ghattas
John McCain