'Wolga-ui Jeoseungsaja' Who Withdrew from the Primary... US Democratic Primary Becomes a Two-Way Race

Elizabeth Warren Withdraws from US Democratic Presidential Primary
Does Not Express Support for Sanders in Same Progressive Camp

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Following the 'Super Tuesday' primaries, Senator Elizabeth Warren dropped out of the Democratic presidential race, joining Mike Bloomberg in ending their campaigns.

With Warren's exit, the Democratic primary has been narrowed down to a two-person race between former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders. However, Warren, known as the 'Grim Reaper of Wall Street,' has not disclosed which of the two candidates she supports, leading to speculation that she may be at odds with Sanders, who shares a similar political stance.

On the 5th (local time), Warren spoke to reporters in front of her home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, saying, "I have announced (to my staff) that I am suspending my campaign to become president."

Warren had led the polls last year as a presidential candidate, earning recognition as the second female presidential candidate after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. However, since the start of the primaries, she failed to make a significant impact, and notably, she placed third even in her home state of Massachusetts during the Super Tuesday primaries, making it difficult to maintain momentum. Clinton expressed regret shortly after Warren's withdrawal announcement, stating, "We thought progress had been made, but voters still unconsciously hold biases against female candidates."

It remains uncertain whether Warren's withdrawal will benefit Senator Sanders. While her exit could serve as a check against the moderate camp centered around Biden, Warren has remained silent on whom she will support among the remaining candidates. She said, "I want to take more time to think." This contrasts with moderates like Bloomberg, former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and Senator Amy Klobuchar, who all dropped out and immediately endorsed Biden.

Considering their shared policy platforms, it seems natural for Warren to endorse Sanders. Nevertheless, her delay in making a choice has been interpreted as signaling conflict with Sanders. The two had a dispute before the primaries began over Sanders' controversial remark that a female presidency was premature. Reports claimed Sanders told Warren that "a woman cannot be president," leading to a war of words between the two. Warren insisted the remark was true, while Sanders denied it.

Sanders, who had gained momentum through Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada, has fallen behind Biden in delegate counts following losses in South Carolina and Super Tuesday primaries. Naturally, he needs Warren's support. Regarding Warren's withdrawal, Sanders emphasized on his Twitter, "Warren ran on extraordinary policies like taxing the wealthy," highlighting their shared views.

In this context, USA Today reported, "There is no guarantee that Warren's supporters will go to Sanders." The Wall Street Journal predicted, "Biden and Sanders will compete to secure Warren's endorsement."

President Donald Trump expressed disappointment on his Twitter, saying, "'Pocahontas' Warren's withdrawal is three days late," lamenting that she failed to curb former Vice President Biden's momentum in the Super Tuesday primaries.

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