Kerry takes nine out of ten Super Tuesday states; Dean wins Vermont. Edwards will concede the race tomorrow: Kerry saluted Edwards for his "compelling voice" and "great eloquence" and predicted the first-term senator from North Carolina would be a leader in the party for "years to come." Addressing supporters Tuesday night in Atlanta, Georgia, Edwards strongly signaled [his] decision with words of praise for Kerry. "He's run a strong, powerful campaign," Edwards said. "He's been an extraordinary advocate for causes that all of us believe in."