After eight debates and in the early stages of the 2016 primaries, seven Republicans remain in the still-crowded field of GOP presidential candidates. The dropouts -- ten 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.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina announced Wednesday they would join the list of former 2016 Republican presidential candidates after disappointing showings at the New Hampshire primaries:
"While I suspend my candidacy today, I will continue to travel this country and fight for those Americans who refuse to settle for the way things are and a status quo that no longer works for them." Full story.
Reported cash on hand:
- Campaign ending cash on hand: $4,484,307
- Super PAC ending cash on hand:
Poll standing: 2.5 percent from Jan. 22 to Feb. 4
Reported cash on hand:
- Campaign ending cash on hand: $1,126,158
- Super PAC ending cash on hand:
- $3,293,573 from America Leads on December 31, 2015.
Poll standing: 2.5 percent from Jan. 22 to Feb. 4
"So thankful & grateful for your support. Just not our year. So today please join me in supporting @marcorubio." Source. Full story.
Reported cash on hand:
- Campaign ending cash on hand: $42,920
- Super PAC ending cash on hand:
- $34,784 from Working Again on December 31, 2015.
- $100 from Take America Back on December 31, 2015.
Poll standing: 0.3 percent from Jan. 18 to Jan. 27
"Although today I will suspend my campaign for president, the fight is far from over. I will continue to carry the torch for liberty in the United States Senate and I look forward to earning the privilege to represent the people of Kentucky for another term." Full story.
Reported cash on hand:
- Campaign ending cash on hand: $1,270,072
- Super PAC ending cash on hand:
- $2,496,279 from Concerned American Voters on December 31, 2015.
- $826,109 from America's Liberty PAC on December 31, 2015.
- $1,039,937 from Purple PAC on December 31, 2015.
- $2,486 from Forever Free PAC on December 31, 2015.
- $4,150 from Human Action Super PAC on December 31, 2015.
Poll standing: 2.4 percent from Jan. 15 to Jan. 27
"I am officially suspending my campaign. Thank you for all your loyal support." Source.
Reported cash on hand:
- Campaign ending cash on hand: $133,244
- Super PAC ending cash on hand:
- $2,608,373 from Pursuing America's Greatness on December 31, 2015.
Poll standing: 2.2 percent from Jan. 15 to Jan. 27, 2016
"Tonight is the end of my journey for the White House as I suspend my campaign for president. I'm confident we can elect the right person, someone who will bring us together and who understands that politicians -- including the President -- must be the peoples' servant." Full story.
Reported cash on hand:
- Campaign ending cash on hand: $13,571
- Super PAC ending cash on hand:
- $67,374 from We the People, Not Washington on June 30, 2015.
Poll standing: 0.0 percent from Dec. 10 to 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
"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
"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
"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
