Democrat-turned-Republican-turned-independent-turned-Democrat Matthew Dowd ended his campaign for Texas lieutenant governor after less than 3 months.
In media news today, CNN and Chris Cuomo issue scathing statements against each other, the former anchor announces he's leaving his SiriusXM radio show, and a New York Times op-ed gets mocked for fearing free library is contributing to gentrification. pundit Matthew Dowd announced he would end his bid for Texas lieutenant governor so that a non-White, male Christian candidate can prevail after the Democrat lasted less than three months in the race.
"Sometimes I fall short, but each day I make every attempt to be the person I see in the mirror," Dowd wrote."To that end, I have decided to step back, not file in the Democratic primary, and end my campaign." GOOD MORNING AMERICA - Coverage of "Good Morning America," Tuesday, February 14, 2017 on the Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Television Network. MATTHEW DOWD people like himself should not pursue power in order to make space for minorities. However, this is why Dowd claims he’s now backing out.
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