Kucinich Drops Out

Still, some delegates elected to the "uncommitted pro-life" slate say they will support McCain. The upshot: Wednesday night, the Louisiana GOP announced that the senator had won the state's caucus.

"Last night's results go to show that John McCain is the best hope of conservatives here in Louisiana and across the country," said former governor Buddy Roemer, McCain's state chairman. "The people of Louisiana know that actions speak louder than words, and that's why they chose John McCain over Mitt Romney. He is the only candidate with a long-held and consistent record of defending life, of protecting our national security, and of promoting pro-growth economic principles that benefit hardworking American families. John McCain is quickly emerging as the consensus candidate in the Republican race and the only conservative who can win this November."

-- Juliet Eilperin

A DATE FOR THE DEBATE

Chelsea Clinton Invites a Donor

Chelsea Clinton's parents have long guarded her from the public spotlight, but after she hit the trail in the Iowa caucuses, her profile in her mother's campaign has grown steadily.

Now, less than two weeks to Feb. 5, she is putting herself squarely in the spotlight. The Clintons' only child was the focus of a profile on NBC's "Today" show Thursday morning. That was followed by a fundraising e-mail sent out under her name. In the e-mail, Chelsea Clinton offered one potential donor the chance to sit with her while they watch her mother debate.

"I've been campaigning with her across the country -- and I'm definitely planning on being at the next debate. Would you like to join me? The campaign is picking an online supporter to watch the January 31 debate in Los Angeles with me and to meet my mom. I know she'll be thrilled to meet you -- she is so grateful for how much every supporter has done for her campaign," the e-mail read.

-- Matthew Mosk