Walker is the second Republican to quit the race.
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is dropping out of the Republican presidential race, a Republican source confirms to BuzzFeed News.
The news was first reported by the New York Times. Walker is scheduled to hold a press conference in Madison, Wisconsin, this evening.
Based on his record as a social conservative and union buster, Walker initially surged early in the year following a speech at a large Republican Iowa event — sudden success that caught some inside the campaign off-guard. Since then, Walker has struggled to stand out in a crowded field currently led by political outsiders like Donald Trump, Ben Carson, and Carly Fiorina.
The Wisconsin governor also struggled with policy topics beyond more domestic issues. In particular, he shifted positions on immigration policy, and at times seemed somewhat out of his depth on foreign policy — the latter especially of particular importance to the donor class.
After what many viewed as two disappointing debate performances, Walker's standing in the polls plummeted, and at least one top Walker donor began giving to other candidates.
Just last week, some in Walker's camp sought to discredit campaign manager Rick Wiley, who they blamed for the candidate's poor performance.
Walker's announcement comes less than two weeks after former Texas Gov. Rick Perry suspended his presidential campaign.
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