The ACU made the announcement, this morning.

Via Twitchy:

“Dr. Ben Carson represents the optimism and hope of the future of theconservative movement, while at the same time he articulates the deepfiscal and social challenges that our Nation faces,” said ACU ChairmanAl Cardenas. “We look forward to welcoming Dr. Carson to the CPAC stagein March.”

This news will help us get over our disappointment that Chris Hayes bowed out, eh?