US election 2020: Kirsten Gillibrand drops out (BBC)

Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has ended her candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

Mrs Gillibrand announced her decision to withdraw in an online video after failing to qualify for a third Democratic debate next month.

“After more than eight incredible months, I am ending my presidential campaign,” she said.

The 52-year-old has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights but her campaign failed to gain traction. Read more

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