2016 US Presidential Election - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Suspends Presidential Run

Scott Walker drops out of 2016 presidential race

Scott Walker announced Monday Sep 21,2015 he is dropping out of the GOP presidential race.

The Wisconsin governor entered the primary in July as a front-runner in Iowa and a darling of both the conservative base and powerful donors after winning battles against public unions in his left-leaning home state. 

But that promising start was quickly dashed after poor debate performances dried up support from donors.

"Today, I believe that I am being called to lead by helping to clear the field in this race so that a positive, conservative message can rise to the top of the field. With this in mind, I will suspend my campaign immediately," Scott Walker said