News February 03, 2016

Report: Second GOP Candidate to Drop Out of 2016 Race on Same Day

This May 3, 2013 file photo shows former Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., speaking during the leadership forum at the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Houston. Santorum has been named CEO of a company that makes movies meant for a Christian audience. EchoLight Studios said Monday, June 24, that Santorum will serve as head of the company. The company's first film is slated for release in the fall, and it has another movie in post-production. (Credit: AP)

Jon Street

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is reportedly suspending his presidential campaign, making him the second GOP candidate in just one day to do so.

Santorum is expected to make the official announcement, and give his endorsement to another candidate, Wednesday night, CNN reported.

Another GOP departure: CNN has learned @RickSantorum will exit race tonight. Plans endorsement.
— John King (@JohnKingCNN) February 3, 2016

Santorum's reported decision comes just hours after Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul suspended his presidential campaign, as TheBlaze previously reported. It was not immediately clear who Santorum is planning to endorse.

First on CNN: @RickSantorum is dropping his presidential bid https://t.co/0AQIE5Xjd7 https://t.co/4xO9FamaQe
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) February 3, 2016

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