Wisconsin Gov. Walker pulls plug on campaign

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has suspended his presidential campaign, effectively ending a once-promising GOP presidential bid that collapsed amid tepid debate performances and other missteps. “Today, I believe that I am being called to lead by helping to clear the field in this race so that a positive, conservative message can rise to the top,” Walker said in a brief speech in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday evening. “With this in mind, I will suspend my campaign immediately.” Walker said that because the Republican field is so crowded, candidates have become focused on “personal attacks” instead of the substantial issues that matter most to voters. He urged those still in the race to refocus on the core values of the Republican Party: creating jobs, reducing the size of government and strengthening the military/ Washington Post . More here.