On the campaign trail, Congressmember Dennis Kucinich is expected to drop out of the Democratic presidential race today. In an interview with the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Kucinich cited the strain of campaigning and his exclusion from recent Democratic debates as a factor in his decision.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich: “There’s a point at which you just realize that it’s not going to happen. And so you move on. After being precluded from all the debates — yesterday I found out I couldn’t get into the one in L.A., because we made an effort there, I just have to recognize that — plus the polarization in the race, it makes it very difficult.”

Kucinich is planning to run again for his congressional seat, which is being challenged by four other Democratic contenders.