Tulsi Gabbard ends presidential campaign, backs Joe Biden – By David Sherfinski (The Washington Times) / March 19 2020
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii pulled the plug Thursday on her presidential campaign and endorsed former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, saying she might not agree with Mr. Biden on everything but that he can be trusted to lead the country.
Ms. Gabbard said the results from Tuesday’s elections make clear that Democratic primary voters have picked Mr. Biden to be their standard-bearer and take on President Trump in the general election.
“I’m confident that he will lead our country guided by the spirit of aloha, respect and compassion, and thus help heal the divisiveness that has been tearing our country apart,” she said.
Though Ms. Gabbard won just two delegates and didn’t end up being a major factor in the race, her failed run did elevate her profile nationally as she earned a reputation as a maverick Democrat willing to defy her party. The Iraq War veteran had run on a staunchly anti-interventionist platform and consistently warned against the destabilizing effects of U.S. military involvement in the Middle East.
Ms. Gabbard’s exit means that Mr. Biden and Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont are the only two major Democratic contenders still actively seeking the nomination.
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