Beto O'Rourke ends presidential campaign

SAUL LOEB / AFP

Beto O'Rourke has dropped out of the race to the White House.

The Democratic nominee announced in a Tweet that he is ending his presidential campaign.

The 47-year-old is a former Texas congressman.

He launched his bid to run for president earlier this year after failing to replace Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz.

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