The casual video shows Vilsack in front of a backdrop touting his 2008 presidential campaign. The camera is shaky and there is a considerable amount of background noise.
Vilsack was the first Democratic candidate to enter the race for the White House and now is the first to bow out.

Highlighting the importance of fundraising, Vilsack admits that his campaign was not able to raise the resources to sustain his candidacy. He uses his vlog as an opportunity to thank his staff and his supporters. He also touches on issues such as the war in Iraq and his campaign's energy plan.

"This is a very expensive process," Vilsack told reporters last week. "We did our best and the people we talked to were supportive. We just didn't have enough time to talk to enough people to be able to raise the resources."

One of Vilsack's consultants, Matt Paul, put it differently.

"At this point in the 2004 cycle, we were running a minivan campaign," he said. "Now we're running with 18-wheelers."

Maybe it was the money, maybe is was the message, but one thing is clear: the 2008 presidential campaign is picking up speed and Vilsack is only the first to be left behind.

Vilsack Becomes First to Drop From Presidential Race