Former Florida governor Jeb Bush has announced that he dropped out if the Republican race for US president after failing to rank high in the first three state primaries. He came a distant fourth in Saturday’s South Carolina vote, which was won by billionaire estate mogul Donald Trump. He said “Today I am suspending my campaign,” to a crowd of his supporters who were very emotional.

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Jeb Bush has dropped out of the race to become president after failing to rank high in the first three state primaries. He announced the news to his supporters Saturday and said

“The people from Iowa, South Carolina and New Hampshire have spoken, and I really respect their decision. I’ve got an incredible life and for me, public service has been the highlight of this life.”

He said that in reference to his poor performance in the three states that have already held their presidential primaries and caucuses.

Jeb Bush, the son of former President George HW Bush and brother to former President George W Bush, failed to translate huge funds and Republican donations into votes. He was overtaken in the polls by Mr Trump and Texas Senator Ted Cruz.

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Source: BBC