Thompson, Kucinich Drop Out + More

# The Republican party saw one of it's most colorful candidates drop out. 'Law & Order' actor Fred Thompson called it quits this week, much to the disappointment of his fans. Wildly popular in the country music world, John Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Sara Evans and Trace Adkins were pulling for the former Tennessee Senator.
# Democratic presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich (otherwise known as "the one with the hot wife") also formally withdrew from the big race. After NBC banned him from participating in last week's Nevada debate, it was probably a good idea. (Condolences to Torquil Campbell of Stars and Ani DiFranco, who were both supporting the quirky, uber liberal Ohio Representative).
# Barack Obama went on 'The Late Show With David Letterman' Thursday night to deliver his dead-pan Top 10 list of campaign promises. Coming in at No. 5, his promise to "rename the tenth month of the year "Barack-tober" may have cemented his already flourishing indie-rock cred.