Gov. Mike Huckabee has officially bowed out of the GOP race after losing the primary in Texas, and has conceded to Sen. John McCain. In a  concession speech marked with with his unique blend of folksy wit and evangelical appeal.

“The apostle Paul wrote that I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith …

I’d rather lose the election than lose the principles that got me into politics in the first place.”

Thanking his supporters, he invoked the memory of the Alamo from Dallas, tearing up in a sincere farewell. He’s thrown his support behind McCain, who’s expected to speak shortly … .