Rand Paul’s 2016 presidential campaign is mainly remembered for two news moments in 2015–2016: his launch and his eventual suspension/dropout early in the election season.
Rand Paul officially announced his bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination on April 7, 2015, positioning the campaign as an effort to “take our country back,” and outlining an early push through early nominating states such as New Hampshire, South Carolina, Iowa, and Nevada.[1][6]
On February 2, 2016, Paul suspended his 2016 presidential campaign after failing to gain sufficient support nationally and following disappointments in the early states (including Iowa), telling supporters he was ending the presidential run while continuing his political work in the Senate.[3][5]
If you want, tell me whether you mean U.S. news coverage (major outlets like ABC/CBS) or UK-based coverage as well, and I can summarize the most notable headlines and themes from that coverage specifically.
Sen. Rand Paul, a tea party favorite and frequent antagonist of leaders of his Republican Party, is ready to test how much change voters want, both for their government and for the GOP.
www.bostonglobe.comKentucky Sen. Rand Paul announced on Wednesday that he is suspending his 2016 campaign for president.
abcnews.go.comKentucky senator suspends presidential campaign after fifth-place Iowa finish, declaring "the fight is far from over"
www.cbsnews.comThe GOP candidate officially starts his campaign to win his party's nomination for president.
abcnews.go.comSen. Rand Paul entered the campaign for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination with a declaration that he's running to "return our country to the principles of liberty and limited government."
www.cbsnews.comRepublican Sen. Rand Paul dropped his 2016 campaign for president Wednesday, eclipsed by other candidates who kept his base of support from growing into a viable force in the crowded 2016 field.Campaign spokeswoman Eleanor May confirmed the move to The Ass
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