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Suspending a Campaign vs. Withdrawing

When a candidate decides to end a presidential bid, they often say the campaign has been “suspended,” rather than they’ve dropped out. Under election law, the phrase “suspending a campaign” has no formal meaning. So why “suspend a campaign” instead of “exiting a race”? There are two important reasons- delegates and money. Candidates who suspend […]

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