Warren drops out of Democratic primary

Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty

Senator Elizabeth Warren dropped out of the Democratic presidential race Thursday after a disappointing performance on Super Tuesday, including coming in third in her state of Massachusetts. 

 The decision leaves former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) as the remaining viable prospects to win the democratic nomination. Though the decision does not come as a shock after Tuesday's results, Warren's exit shows how quickly the trajectory of a candidate's political fate can change. 

 As early as October, it appeared that Warren was a potential front-runner with stellar debate performances, respectable fundraising numbers, and an in-depth plan for virtually every policy on her campaign platform.

 Warren's populist message resonated with the political left, hoping to see the top 1% of the wealthiest Americans, "pay their fair share," as Warren often put it. One well-known proposal was a wealth tax of 2% on those worth more than $50 million. 

 Warren's progressivism was not solitary as her long time friend and self-assessed democratic socialist juggernaut Bernie Sanders shared a similar political platform. Many believed the presence of both candidates would stretch the progressive wing of the Democratic party too thin, and perhaps it did. 

 The wide-spread establishment media disdain for progressivism made little room for two progressive candidates in the race. Now, as the moderate Democrats rally behind Joe Biden, Warren's supporters await her decision on if and who she will endorse for the nomination. 

 Warren, who spoke with both Biden and Sanders on Thursday, said to reporters in front of her home, "Not today," when asked whether she would announce an endorsement of either candidate.

 Warren did indicate that she would continue to be active in this election season while advocating for the policies she believes in.

"Our work continues, the fight goes on, and big dreams never die," Warren said.

Warren said she would make her endorsement within the coming days.