Jim Webb Withdraws From 2016 Democratic Nomination Fight To Consider Independent Bid

ABC News reports:

Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb says he is "stepping aside" from the Democratic presidential race, leaving the door open to an independent bid for the White House.

"I’m withdrawing from any consideration of being the Democratic party’s nominee for the presidency," he said.

Instead, the former Republican said he would discuss the possibility of an independent run for president - which is significantly more difficult and requires significant funding - during the "next couple of weeks." He said he understands the "histories of independent candidacies."

"We'll just have to see what happens next," he said.

Best of luck getting on the ballot.