COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Here's the latest on the 2016 presidential race as Republican and Democratic candidates head from New Hampshire to South Carolina and beyond. All times local:
3:12 p.m.
Carly Fiorina is dropping out of the 2016 Republican presidential race.
The former technology executive announced on Twitter that she is suspending her campaign.
The 61-year-old drew positive reviews for several strong debate performances, in which she promoted her business expertise and argued that as the lone woman in the GOP field she was best positioned to oppose likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. But she struggled to build support in a crowded primary field and her poll numbers lagged.
Fiorina announced her candidacy in April. She previously ran unsuccessfully for Senate in California.
Fiorina struggled with criticism of her time at Hewlett-Packard, where she was ousted from the top job in 2005, after leading a major merger and laying off 30,000 people.
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ReplyDeleteShe was about as warm and personable as an iceberg in winter in Antarctica! Just another arrogant corporate CEO who blames everyone else but herself for her failed policies at HP.
ReplyDeleteRich woman trying to fill her time.
ReplyDeleteI echo 4:31... WHO?
ReplyDeleteGood candidate, better than Queen Hilda beast or Socialist Sabders, by far.
ReplyDeleteI would've voted for her.
ReplyDeleteWhile I never thought she was poised for the presidency, you have to admire her for challenging the male establishment while not engaging in woman shaming and subterfuge tactics like some others whom shall remain unacknowledged.
ReplyDeleteThe problem is, Reince Priebus is so dogged towards Rubio that he rendered very few candidates the support the GOP should be giving all seeking the nomination. By doing this, he did some damage to the GOP's stance with the female demo because after all, the Republics have been tooted as having some war on women. He only promoted that mythological stance by his actions - not using his head or good old fashion common sense.
The GOP would be better if they would amputate people like Priebus from the higher ranks as he's bad for PR and bad for his party.