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Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts) Tue Feb 11, 2020, 08:56 PM Feb 2020

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Yang suspending campaign

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Sam Stein ✔@samstein

BREAKING: Andrew Yang is ending his 2020 presidential bid, he tells me

https://www.thedailybeast.com/andrew-yang-ends-his-2020-presidential-bid …
Andrew Yang Ends His 2020 Presidential Bid
He had a far bigger impact than anyone imagined. But in the end, a novel media strategy and a push for universal basic income was not enough.

8:01 PM - Feb 11, 2020

Earlier:

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Yamiche Alcindor✔@Yamiche

NEW: A senior official from Andrew Yang campaign says tonight’s speech will offer "clarity on Andrew Yang’s path forward." He is expected to speak at 8:15 p.m. in New Hampshire.

7:50 PM - Feb 11, 2020

Thank you for providing needed dialogue about income inequality, and for thinking outside the box.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Yang suspending campaign (Original Post) Dennis Donovan Feb 2020 OP

He never really had a chance, but that didn't stop him from campaigning on... HerbChestnut Feb 2020 #1

He adds much to the debate. I hope he stays around Dennis Donovan Feb 2020 #3

Me too BeyondGeography Feb 2020 #5

He should wait till Super Tuesday jimfields33 Feb 2020 #2

It's about time some of these low polling candidates start to drop out. W_HAMILTON Feb 2020 #4

Oh boo. He's out. Quirky intelligence and wit gone :( Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2020 #6

HerbChestnut

(3,649 posts)

1. He never really had a chance, but that didn't stop him from campaigning on...

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Tue Feb 11, 2020, 08:58 PM

Feb 2020

...what he believed in. Glad he decided to run.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Dennis Donovan

(18,770 posts)

3. He adds much to the debate. I hope he stays around

Reply to HerbChestnut (Reply #1)

Tue Feb 11, 2020, 08:59 PM

Feb 2020

...if not as a candidate, but as someone involved in public policy.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

BeyondGeography

(39,377 posts)

5. Me too

Reply to HerbChestnut (Reply #1)

Tue Feb 11, 2020, 09:01 PM

Feb 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

jimfields33

(15,927 posts)

2. He should wait till Super Tuesday

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Tue Feb 11, 2020, 08:59 PM

Feb 2020

Things change. His message is important.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

W_HAMILTON

(7,871 posts)

4. It's about time some of these low polling candidates start to drop out.

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Tue Feb 11, 2020, 08:59 PM

Feb 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)

6. Oh boo. He's out. Quirky intelligence and wit gone :(

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Tue Feb 11, 2020, 09:02 PM

Feb 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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