Bernie Sanders suspends 2020 presidential campaign

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By Donna Baeck

Sen. Bernie Sanders from Vermont announced on his livestream he is suspending his 2020 presidential campaign on Wednesday, according to NPR.

Sanders explained his decision was due to the lack of delegates and the larger perspective of the battle against the growing COVID-19 pandemic. The virus delayed primary contests and led candidates to pause in-person campaigning, said the New York Times.

"I wish I could give you better news, but I think you know the truth. And that is that we are now some 300 delegates behind Vice President Biden, and the path toward victory is virtually impossible," Sanders said.

Towards the earlier stages of the Democratic primaries, Sanders seemed to be the most likely nominee after his success in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada, according to NPR.

However, Sanders was unable to overcome his reputation for being a political outlier as a self-described Democratic socialist. He was also lacking in African-American supporters in comparison to Biden, according to the New York Times.

NPR reported Sanders struggled to gain broader support outside his main group of young supporters. His rival, Joe Biden, quickly took the lead in the race after a landslide win in South Carolina and when former candidates endorsed him.

"I cannot in good conscious continue to mount a campaign that cannot win and which would interfere with the important work required of all of us in this difficult hour," said Sanders.

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