CONFIRMATION OF DORAN'S DEPARTURE

I have been informed by captiol sources that Kelly Doran has officially ended his campaign for governor and a formal announcement will be made this afternoon.

Checks and Balances broke this story yesterday, but this my first confirmation of Doran's departure.

Tags: Tim Pawlenty, Steve Kelley, Mike Hatch, Kelly Doran, Sheila Kiscaden, Becky Lourey, Russ Koch