Democratic presidential wannabe Lincoln Chafee dropped out of the 2016 race for the Democratic presidential nomination Friday, ending his longshot campaign.
"As you know, I have been campaigning on a platform of Prosperity Through Peace," the former Rhode Island governor said. "But after much thought I have decided to end my campaign for president today. I would like to take this opportunity one last time to advocate for a chance be given to peace."
Chafee failed to gain significant traction in the 2016 race for the Democratic presidential nomination, which has been dominated by Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. He hinted about the decision in a Twitter post Thursday.
I look forward to speaking at DNC Women's Forum tomorrow morning. I'll address my future in the campaign there. #chafee2016
-- Lincoln Chafee (@LincolnChafee) October 23, 2015
Chafee made the announcement at the Democratic National Committee's Women's Forum in Washington.
Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, who is rumored to be considered an independent run, and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, have also lagged in the bottom of the polls among Democrats.
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