Ground Game

While most progressive bloggers are pulling for a John Edwards second-place showing in Iowa, many of those same bloggers have long placed Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd as their ideal candidate.

Unfortunately for them, that online enthusiasm isn't translating to much in caucus land. In fact, the headline is a bit misleading, as Dodd is actually pulling in .02% of the vote, according to official results:

Senator Barack Obama : 37.53% Senator John Edwards : 29.87% Senator Hillary Clinton : 29.42% Governor Bill Richardson : 2.09% Senator Joe Biden : 0.93% Uncommitted : 0.13% Senator Chris Dodd : 0.02% Precincts Reporting: 1719 of 1781 (Percentages are State Delegate Equivalents.)

UPDATE: The Dodd campaign just announced he is dropping out of the race

UPDATE 2:

From the AP

Dodd to drop presidential bid

By BETH FOUHY

Associated Press Write

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd of Connecticut was set to abandon his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday after a poor showing in Iowa's precinct caucuses.

The veteran lawmaker was to announce his decision to supporters at a post-caucus party in Des Moines, according to advisers speaking on the condition of anonymity. He was expected to travel to Connecticut Saturday with his family to thank friends and supporters.

Dodd was never able to break from the pack of Democratic contenders despite his long and distinguished Senate career. He won just 0.02 percent of the state's caucus-goers.