Cory Booker Drops out
of 2020 Presidential Race On Jan. 13, Democratic candidate Cory Booker
announced his departure from the presidential race. The announcement comes on the eve of the
latest Democratic debate, which will now only
feature six candidates, all of whom are white. In an email to his supporters,
Booker said it was a “difficult
decision,” but that he no longer
had a “path to victory.” Cory Booker,
via NBC News Booker went on to cite
a lack of money as one
of the reasons for his
failed campaign. Cory Booker,
via NBC News He also stated that the “urgent
business of impeachment”
would prevent him from
campaigning further. In a video titled “Thank You,”
Booker promised to “get back
on the campaign trail” for whoever
the future Democratic nominee is. Cory Booker,
via YouTube