Marianne Williamson Drops out of 2020 Presidential Race

Marianne Williamson Dropsout of 2020 Presidential Race.On Jan. 10, Democratic candidateMarianne Williamson announced herdeparture from the presidential race. .In a statement to her supporters titled, “with love and gratitude,” Williamson conceded that she would not be able to “garner enough votes.” .With caucuses and primaries now aboutto begin, however, we will not be able togarner enough votes in the election to elevateour conversation any more than it is now, Marianne Williamson, via statement.She also stated that she didn’t“want to get in the way” of aprogressive candidate garneringvotes in the primaries.Williamson thanked her supporters for their hard work,saying she will “hold [them] in [her] heart forever.”.She also offered a note ofencouragement, saying thetime to “rise up” was now andthat “love will prevail.”.Things are changing swiftly and dramaticallyin this country, and I have faith thatsomething is awakening among us. , Marianne Williamson, via statement.Williamson's campaign was largely built aroundprogressive policies and eccentric statements.She was averaging belowone percent in the pollsand hadn't qualified for adebate since July 2019