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dropped out of the Republican presidential primary Monday, saying he believes the party needs to all rally around an alternative to front-runner
“Unfortunately, it has become clear to me and my team that the time has come to suspend our campaign,” Hurd said in a statement. “While I appreciate all the time and energy our supporters have given, it is important to recognize the realities of the political landscape and the need to consolidate our party around one person to defeat both Donald Trump and President Biden.
When I first entered the Republican presidential primary field in June, I knew I was a dark horse candidate with a path to victory that would contain many obstacles.
Hurd vowed on the campaign trail that under no circumstances would he support Trump as the party’s nominee, citing the former president’s myriad legal troubles. While campaigning, Hurd also refused to sign a pledge to support whoever becomes the GOP nominee ― one of the Republican National Committee’s criteria for participating in its primary debates.
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