Cory Booker quits presidential race, leaving an even more white Democratic field
by Evan Halper, Los Angeles Times
Jan 13, 2020
3 minutes
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WASHINGTON - Cory Booker brought a blend of uplifting eloquence and experience organizing on the streets to his campaign in which he sometimes drew comparisons to Barack Obama, but neither quality could carry him into the top tier of the presidential race. Short on cash and floundering in the polls, Booker ended his White House bid on Monday.
"It's with a full heart that I share this news - I'm suspending my campaign for president," Booker tweeted. "To my team, supporters, and everyone who gave me a shot - thank you. I am so proud of
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