WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) — After five debates and in the run-up to February’s Iowa caucus, 13 Republicans remain in the still-crowded field of GOP presidential candidates. The dropouts — four so far — have all left with low poll standings, but campaign funds (including Super PACs) that range from the low seven figures to seemingly-potent eight-figure war chests.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), R-S.C., announced Monday he would join the list of former 2016 Republican presidential candidates:
Lindsey Graham — Dec. 21, 2015
“Today I am suspending my campaign for president. I want to thank everyone who’s taken this journey with me. You have honored me with your support. I believe we have run a campaign you can be proud of.” Full story
Reported cash on hand:
– Campaign ending cash on hand: $1,651,309
– Super PAC ending cash on hand:
$2,746,393 from Security Is Strength on June 30, 2015.
$51,104 from West Main Street Values on June 30, 2015.
Poll standing: 0.5 percent on Dec. 20, 2015
Bobby Jindal — Nov. 17, 2015
“I’ve come to the realization that this is not my time.” Full story.
Reported Cash on hand:
– Campaign ending cash on hand: $260,939
– Super PAC ending cash on hand: $2,576,988.62 from Believe Again on June, 30 2015.
Poll standing: 0.3 percent on Nov. 4, 2015
Scott Walker — Sept. 21, 2015
“I am being called to … clear the field in this race so that a positive, conservative message can rise to the top of the field.” Full story
Reported cash on hand:
– Campaign ending cash on hand: $44,554
– Super PAC ending cash on hand:
$19,046,857 from Unintimidated PAC on June 30, 2015.
$62,110 from Victory 2016 on June 30, 2015.
$51,600 from Go Big Go Bold PAC on June 30, 2015.
Poll standing: 1.8 percent on Sept. 20, 2015
Rick Perry — Sept. 11, 2015
“I step aside knowing our party is in good hands, as long as we listen to the grassroots, listen to the cause of conservatism. If we do that, then our party will be in good hands.” Full story
Reported Cash on hand:
– Campaign ending cash on hand: $44,554
– Super PAC ending cash on hand:
$10,000,000.00 from Opportunity & Freedom I on June, 30 2015.
$1,899,626 from Opportunity and Freedom PAC on June, 30 2015.
Poll standing: 0.8 percent on Sept. 11, 2015
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