And so, they start to fall.

Fred Thompson has withdrawn from the race for President. Who he, you might ask? Well, he's the Republican candidate who has made bugger all impact on the Republican primaries. No, no, not Giuliani - the other one. You know who I mean. At least you will if you have ever watched Law and Order.

Who'll be next? Will Giuliani drop out if the Republican voters continue to ignore him, even in the states where he has bothered to campaign? What about Huckabee? After all, his bandwagon has stalled somewhat since Iowa. On the other side of the political divide, what about Edwards? Is he ready yet to give up on his second bid to become President? Or is accepting that he is terminally bland to much for him to take at the moment, at least until other states reject him?

This is the joy of watching a US primary season - watching the candidates fall, one by one. It is only when the field is reduced to two that things slow down and become truly dull. So relish the election whilst the field of candidates is broad. Because, as Thompson's drop out has shown, it won't last for ever.