North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum suspended his presidential campaign Monday after failing to gain traction in the polls in a crowded Republican field.
“Our decision to run for president emerged from a deep concern for every American and a mission to restore confidence in America’s leadership and our democratic institutions. “While this primary process has shaken my trust in many media organizations and political party institutions, it has only strengthened my trust in America,” Burgum said in a statement.
“We are deeply grateful for each and every person who supported us with their ideas, prayers, advocacy, encouragement and enthusiasm,” the 67-year-old billionaire added.
Senior staff were informed over the weekend that Burgum was suspending his campaign, while the rest were informed in a phone call Monday morning, a source close to the campaign told The Post. Burgum’s team will remain salaried during the holidays, the person added.
Burgum’s campaign boasted of the governor’s influence in making energy policy a campaign issue and criticized the Republican National Committee for its debate qualification criteria, arguing that they did not “relate to ratings related to actual performance.” of the president’s work.
Burgum failed to make it to the stage at the third Republican debate in Miami on Nov. 8 after qualifying for the first two matchups, and was not expected to qualify for the fourth debate, scheduled for Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Despite the long odds, Burgum promised the Post last month that he would stay in the race through the Jan. 15 Iowa caucuses and the Jan. 23 New Hampshire primary.
“We will be on the ballot and people will be able to form a group for us in January. Here and in New Hampshire, absolutely positively,” the governor said Nov. 20, adding that he wanted to exceed “lower expectations” in the Hawkeye State.
During his debate appearances, Burgum aggressively emphasized his messages about energy and the China threat; At one point he received warnings from the moderators that they would cut off his microphone if he continued to intervene.
The businessman had obtained an average of 0.6% support nationally, as well as a paltry 2.7% in Iowa, 2.0% in New Hampshire and 0.3% in South Carolina, according to RealClearPolitics.
Burgum will pay his team through December and the holidays, a source close to the campaign told The Post.
Senior staff learned of the suspension this weekend and there was a call to all staff on Monday morning before the announcement, the source added.
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