(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-03-05 11:10

Republican presidential hopeful former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, looks toward a television camera as he gives an interview at a voting location in Dallas, Tuesday, March 4, 2008. [Agencies]

WASHINGTON -- Mike Huckabee is dropping out of the presidential race.

The former Arkansas governor is withdrawing after John McCain clinched the nomination by getting 1,191 delegates.

Huckabee was the Arizona senator's chief remaining rival.