Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) left the presidential race on Sunday night, reported MSNBC, citing a Fox report.
"One thing I would recommend to every American if you ever want to love your country more, run for president," Scott told Trey Gowdy. "Traveling this country and meeting people [was] one of the most fantastic experiences of my entire life. I love America more today than I did on May 22. When I go back to Iowa, it will not be as a presidential candidate. I am suspending my campaign. I think the voters were the most remarkable people on the planet have been really clear. They are telling me not now. I don't think they're saying no, but I do think they're saying not now. So, I'm going to respect the voters, and I'm going to hold on and work really hard and look forward to the other opportunities."
Scott had a rough moment at the GOP debate this week, only being noticed for the fact that he brought his girlfriend out for the public to see.
According to strategists on MSNBC, Scott wasn't likely to break through, particularly when it comes to former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's surge in the polls.
Former Vice President Mike Pence dropped out early last week, but his polls were so weak that it didn't add to anyone other campaigns.
Former Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) called it a South Carolina play, and explained that donors he shored up from the state may have been unwilling to help continue to help his campaign.
Scott went on to tell reporters he wasn't ready to indicate who would get his support.
See a report from MSNBC on the matter in the video below or at the link here.
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