US election 2020: Democrat Beto O’Rourke ends White House bid

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – US Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke has announced he is ending his campaign.

The former Texas congressman tweeted: “Our campaign has always been about seeing clearly, speaking honestly, and acting decisively.

“In that spirit: I am announcing that my service to the country will not be as a candidate or as the nominee.”

Mr O’Rourke, 47, ran for president in March after losing his 2018 bid to oust Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz.

In that Senate race, he did better than any Democrat had in Texas for decades, running a campaign that invigorated the party nationwide and drew comparisons with former President Barack Obama.

His passionate delivery along with his good looks and background as a skateboarder and a punk rocker endeared him to liberals across the country. (Foreign Media)