Andrew Yang has dropped out of the 2020 presidential race. The entrepreneur was regularly among the top 10 Democratic candidates, according to national polls, outlasting career politicians like Sen. Kamala Harris and Sen. Cory Booker. NHprimary2020
Later Tuesday, he addressed a crowd of his supporters. "Being your candidate has been the privilege of my life," Yang said. "Together we will continue to do the work and move this country forward, because the Yang Gang isn't going anywhere."
Yang began his bid for the Democratic nomination as a fringe candidate, but his signature "Freedom Dividend" policy quickly put him on the map in a crowded field. The plan offered a universal basic income of $1,000 a month to every American over the age of 18., outlasting career politicians like California Sen. Kamala Harris and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker.
During his run, Yang amassed a loyal base of internet-savvy supporters known as the "Yang Gang," and received endorsements from major celebrities, including actor and rapper Donald Glover and comedian Dave Chappelle.But the long-shot contender with no political experience was ultimately unable to go the distance.
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