Asa Hutchinson suspended his presidential campaign today. I know what you’re thinking – he was still in the race?
Yes, he was and had been campaigning in Iowa. He finished sixth in the Iowa caucuses. I guess after Vivek Ramaswamy suspended his campaign immediately after coming in fourth and endorsing Trump Monday night, Hutchinson realized it was ridiculous to continue. The former Arkansas governor never gained any traction in the primary race as an anti-Trump candidate because Chris Christie had that lane. He remained in 1% territory. At one point he said he would make a decision about remaining in the primary by Thanksgiving. Most people thought he would suspend his campaign then. But, no. He remained in the race. Hutchinson only participated in the first RNC-sponsored debate, unable to qualify for those that came after that. He persisted.
“I stand by the campaign I…
