Jim Webb to reportedly drop out of Democratic presidential race

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Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb has reportedly decided to drop out of the Democratic presidential race, with Fox News reporting that he feels "disillusioned" by both the Democratic and Republican parties. Webb's campaign floated the idea that Webb was considering a run as an independent candidate, though they added that he has yet to make a decision on that front.

Webb clocked just 14 minutes and 37 seconds of speaking time at the first Democratic debate. In a CNN/ORC poll released Monday, he held just one percent support among Democratic voters.

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Jeva Lange
Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.