Rudy and John joined nemisis Hillary in dropping out of the Iowa straw ballot race today.  Commonality between the three doesn't stop there, however.  All three are trailing in Iowa and would likely not win. 

Declaring it a "non-traditional" campaign move and that "it [the Iowa caucus] is not a serious event" may well prove to be a dangerous decision for both Rudy and John. 

.... Almost forgot to mention the candidate identified as currently leading the Iowa polls ....  It's Mitt Romney. 

Mitt may be a primary reason Rudy and John decided to go "non-traditional."

Don't let up, Mitt.   

Fred isn't officially running yet; he's just actively campaigning.  Just because John and Rudy say they're not doesn't mean they won't ....