Republican Presidential Candidate Perry Johnson Suspends Campaign, Criticizes RNC

Michigan businessman Johnson drops after failing to make it to the first two GOP debates, hints at potential Senate bid in Michigan; Johnson still to remain on ballots in early races like New Hampshire and Iowa.

Perry Johnson, a businessman from Michigan running for the Republican presidential nomination, has announced he is suspending his campaign but will still remain on ballots in early races such as New Hampshire and Iowa.
Johnson cited his inability to participate in debates as a key reason for his decision, blasting the Republican National Committee (RNC) for not giving him the opportunity to share his vision on the debate stage.
In a statement, Johnson pointed out what he believes is corruption among RNC leaders, stating that the people, not the head of the RNC and her cronies, should decide the next President.
He hinted at a potential Senate bid in Michigan as his campaign suspension does not preclude him from proposing a candidacy for this seat.
Johnson’s decision to suspend his campaign follows his failure to meet polling and donor thresholds set by the RNC for participation in the first two GOP debates, despite spending millions of his own funds on his presidential campaign.