Warren’s irrepressible spirit and guts kept campaign focused

Of all the Democratic 2020 candidates, Warren was the smartest, best prepared and most energetic.

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March 6, 2020 - 1:03 PM

Elizabeth Warren, a top Democratic presidential primary contender, told supporters of her campaign Tuesday that "2020 is a moment we've been called to in history."

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts ended her presidential bid Thursday morning, the last female who had a chance  in the once-flush Democratic field. 

Though inevitable, it still hurts.

I have voted in 11 presidential elections. Only once has a woman been the nominee. 

I’m running out of time.

Of all the Democratic 2020 candidates, Warren was the smartest, best prepared and most energetic. 

She was quick of wit.

“Sen. Warren, you would be the oldest president ever inaugurated. I’d like you to weigh in on that,” said a debate moderator.

“I’d also be the youngest woman ever inaugurated,” retorted the 70-year-old.

She was warm.

On the campaign trail, Warren exchanged ‘pinkie promises’ with thousands of young girls, telling that running for president is ‘what girls do.’

On the campaign trail, Warren exchanged “pinkie promises” with thousands of young girls, telling them that running for president is “what girls do.”

She was humble. 

Warren grew up in Oklahoma in a family of little means. She knew what a struggle it was for her family to make ends meet. For those who grow up in poverty, it never leaves them.

She was strong. 

“I was not born a politician, but I was born a fighter,” said the two-term Senator. 

As a young teacher, Warren was fired when she became pregnant. She eventually raised a family, worked part-time and put herself through law school. 

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