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Republican Rand Paul ends White House run

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AFP Washington
Last Updated : Feb 03 2016 | 8:42 PM IST
US Senator Rand Paul suspended his campaign to win the Republican presidential nomination today after a poor showing in Iowa.
The 53-year-old Paul, who describes himself as a libertarian stressing individual rights and privacy, finished fifth in the Iowa caucuses on Monday with 4.5 percent of the vote.
"It's been an incredible honour to run a principled campaign for the White House. Today, I will end where I began, ready and willing to fight for the cause of Liberty," Paul said in a statement.
"I will continue to carry the torch for Liberty in the United States Senate and I look forward to earning the privilege to represent the people of Kentucky for another term."
Paul's removal leaves the Republican field still crowded with 10 White House hopefuls.

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First Published: Feb 03 2016 | 8:42 PM IST

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