Cory Booker Drops out of 2020 Presidential Race On Jan. 13, Democratic candidate Cory Booker announced his departure from the presidential race. The announcement comes on the eve of the latest Democratic debate, which will now only feature six candidates, all of whom are white. In an email to his supporters, Booker said it was a “difficult decision,” but that he no longer had a “path to victory.” Cory Booker, via NBC News Booker went on to cite a lack of money as one of the reasons for his failed campaign. Cory Booker, via NBC News He also stated that the “urgent business of impeachment” would prevent him from campaigning further. In a video titled “Thank You,” Booker promised to “get back on the campaign trail” for whoever the future Democratic nominee is. Cory Booker, via YouTube
