Senator Amy Klobuchar has withdrawn from the race to become the Democratic presidential candidate and will support Joe Biden.
She is traveling to Dallas and plans to join Mr. Biden at her rally on Monday, her campaign announced.
Minnesota senator the second person to retire in 24 hours Pete Buttigieg has abandoned his offer Sunday evening.
Former Barack Obama vice president Joe Biden saw his campaign rejuvenated after win the primary of South Carolina a few days ago and Ms. Kloubchar’s support will be a new impetus.
The lawyer and former prosecutor finished third in New Hampshire elementary school but had trouble repeating this success.
She hoped to be the moderate choice for the Democrats, but her chances of taking on that role waned when Mr. Biden confirmed that he was participating in the contest.
The senator had one of the most memorable campaign launches, standing in a Minnesota snowstorm last February to show off her “sandy” and Midwestern sensibilities.
Ms. Klobuchar’s support for Mr. Biden is an attempt to meet the challenge of the most progressive Democratic candidate, Bernie Sanders.
His decision to end his campaign comes a day before Super Tuesday – when 14 states vote for their favorite Democratic candidate.
The party’s choice will ultimately hope to overthrow Donald Trump when American voters go to the polls on November 3.
