This result has been clear for a while, but tonight it is official…

Congratulations to John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee.

It is an improbable and hard-fought victory, worth savoring by him and his staff this evening.

UPDATE: Word from Team Huckabee is that they have no plans to depart the race tomorrow. Of course, it’s just a matter of time.

ANOTHER UPDATE: Ah-ha. The reason no announcement tomorrow is because he’s departing the race tonight. Vaya con Dios, Mike Huckabee.