Kucinich drops out

Rep. Dennis Kucinich (Ohio) is abandoning his long shot bid for the Democratic nomination to focus on his congressional career, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

{mosads}Kucinich, who never gained any traction in national polls or in the early primary states, is expected to make a formal announcement Friday.

“I want to continue to serve in Congress,” Kucinich told his hometown paper.

The six-term lawmaker sent out an e-mail to supporters Wednesday, urging them to give to his congressional campaign to allow him to overcome a primary challenge.

“I’m running for re-election to the United States Congress and I need your help to make sure that I stay in Congress,” the lawmaker said.