Rand Paul drops out of White House race
Kentucky senator suspends presidential campaign after fifth-place Iowa finish, declaring "the fight is far from over"
www.cbsnews.comRand Paul’s 2016 presidential campaign is mainly remembered for two news moments in 2015–2016: his launch and his eventual suspension/dropout early in the election season.
Campaign launch (April 2015)
Rand Paul officially announced his bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination on April 7, 2015, positioning the campaign as an effort to “take our country back,” and outlining an early push through early nominating states such as New Hampshire, South Carolina, Iowa, and Nevada.[1][6]
Suspension/dropout (February 2016)
On February 2, 2016, Paul suspended his 2016 presidential campaign after failing to gain sufficient support nationally and following disappointments in the early states (including Iowa), telling supporters he was ending the presidential run while continuing his political work in the Senate.[3][5]
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