Jeb Bush Suspends 2016 Presidential Campaign

Jeb Bush announced that he is suspending his presidential campaign following a disappointing finish in the South Carolina primary.

"The people of Iowa and New Hampshire and South Carolina have spoken, and I really respect their decision," Bush said in South Carolina tonight. "So tonight I am suspending my campaign."

Bush launched his presidential bid last June in a quest to become the third member of his family in the White House. But throughout his campaign he faced questions about how he was different from the two other presidents named Bush -- his father and brother.

Former President George W. Bush made his first public campaign appearance for Bush in South Carolina on Monday.

"I congratulate my competitors that are remaining on the island, on their success for a race that has been hard-fought," Bush said in brief but emotional remarks. "Just as the contest for the presidency should be, because it is a tough job."

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