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Sen. Bernie Sanders addresses supporters during a campaign rally in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, on March 8, 2020.Jeff Kowalsky / AFP via Getty Images
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is suspending his bid for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president.
The news of his departure from the race clears the path for former Vice President Joe Biden to win the nomination, and to run against President Donald Trump in November’s general election.
Sanders, in a message to his supporters on social media, thanked those who backed his campaign.
“I want to express to each of you my deep gratitude for helping to create an unprecedented grassroots political campaign that has had a profound impact in changing our nation,” Sanders said.
Sanders, who ran as a self-described democratic socialist, expressed appreciation to volunteers and financial contributors for showing “the world that we can take on a corrupt campaign finance system, and run a major presidential campaign without being dependent upon the wealthy and the powerful.” Sanders also noted the average contribution to his campaign was $18.50 per donation.
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Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders
Today I am suspending my campaign. But while the campaign ends, the struggle for justice continues on.
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The Vermont senator acknowledged the realities of where things were going for him as a candidate in the weeks ahead. “I wish I could give you better news, but I think you know the truth,” Sanders said, adding, “the path towards victory is virtually impossible.”
The decision was “difficult and painful,” Sanders said but also reminded supporters that the movement for which he stood for was not done yet.
While his campaign has been suspended, Sanders announced he plans to remain on future state primary ballots in order to gain delegates at the Democratic National Convention in August and win influence over the party platform.
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