Andrew Yang ended his Democratic presidential campaign on the same night as New Hampshire primary results began coming in.
Yang made the announcement to supporters Tuesday evening as New Hampshire voting reports showed him trailing badly in the Democratic presidential primary.
Yang is the latest Democrat to drop out of the race, following U.S. Sens. Cory Booker and Kamala Harris, former Housing Secretary Julián Castro, Marianne Williamson and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke.
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As Democrats continue their fierce competition for the minority vote, Booker’s withdrawal leaves the list of remaining candidates even more dominated by older, white people, with former Vice President Joe Biden; U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren; and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg leading in many polls and fundraising.
Yang made a disappointing finish in the nationally ridiculed Iowa caucus last week.
I am so proud of this campaign. Thank you to everyone who got us here. 🙏
— Andrew Yang🧢 (@AndrewYang) February 12, 2020
Yang had reportedly dismissed a number of staffers last week.
Reaction was immediate on social media from the Democrats still in the race:
Andrew, I will miss you on the campaign trail. You’ve inspired so many new people to join politics. By thinking outside of the box, you will have a lasting mark in bringing new voters to the ballot box in 2020. And I’ve enjoyed hanging out with the #yanggang.
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) February 12, 2020
.@AndrewYang started out unknown, but went on to make a big impact with his campaign built on preparing for America’s future. Andrew, we’ll miss you and the #YangGang on the trail, but I can’t wait to work together to help prepare America for the challenges ahead.
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) February 12, 2020