John Delaney speaks during a campaign stop in Knoxville, Iowa, in February 2019. The former congressman from Maryland announced his presidential aspirations in 2017 and didn't run for re-election in 2018.
In photos: Former presidential candidate John Delaney
John Delaney speaks during a campaign stop in Knoxville, Iowa, in February 2019. The former congressman from Maryland announced his presidential aspirations in 2017 and didn't run for re-election in 2018.
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Updated 11:55 AM EST, Fri January 31, 2020

John Delaney, a former congressman from Maryland, announced on Friday, January 31, that he was ending his campaign for president.

"It's clear to me on Monday, on caucus night, I will not have sufficient support to get to the 15% viability threshold ... that is needed to get delegates out of Iowa," Delaney told CNN's John Berman on "New Day."

Delaney was the first Democrat to enter the 2020 presidential race, way back in July 2017.

The businessman once was the youngest CEO on the New York Stock Exchange. During his time in Congress, he was a moderate lawmaker who represented Maryland's wealthy Washington suburbs.

Delaney speaks with potential voters outside of the UAW Hall in Hagerstown, Maryland, in March 2012. He was running for Congress at the time.
Delaney speaks with potential voters outside of the UAW Hall in Hagerstown, Maryland, in March 2012. He was running for Congress at the time.
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Delaney speaks at a Democratic candidates forum in March 2012. Before running for office, Delaney was once the youngest CEO of a publicly traded company. He has owned a health care company, a health care lender, and a lender to small- and mid-sized businesses.
Delaney speaks at a Democratic candidates forum in March 2012. Before running for office, Delaney was once the youngest CEO of a publicly traded company. He has owned a health care company, a health care lender, and a lender to small- and mid-sized businesses.
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Delaney and his family pose with US Rep. Donna Edwards, second from right, while watching primary returns in April 2012. Delaney and his wife, April, have four children.
Delaney and his family pose with US Rep. Donna Edwards, second from right, while watching primary returns in April 2012. Delaney and his wife, April, have four children.
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Delaney speaks at a barbecue for campaign supporters and volunteers in July 2012.
Delaney speaks at a barbecue for campaign supporters and volunteers in July 2012.
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Delaney speaks with voters in Frederick, Maryland, the day before the election in November 2012. He went on to defeat 10-term incumbent Roscoe Bartlett.
Delaney speaks with voters in Frederick, Maryland, the day before the election in November 2012. He went on to defeat 10-term incumbent Roscoe Bartlett.
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Delaney and US Sen. Amy Klobuchar question Grover Norquist, the leader of Americans for Tax Reform, during a Joint Economic Committee hearing in May 2013.
Delaney and US Sen. Amy Klobuchar question Grover Norquist, the leader of Americans for Tax Reform, during a Joint Economic Committee hearing in May 2013.
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Delaney listens to questions during a "State of the District" roundtable in Frostburg, Maryland, in January 2014. He spent the day interacting with constituents in the more rural, conservative part of his district.
Delaney listens to questions during a "State of the District" roundtable in Frostburg, Maryland, in January 2014. He spent the day interacting with constituents in the more rural, conservative part of his district.
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Delaney talks with staff members at Hagerstown's Meritus Medical Center while reviewing the hospital's Ebola preparations in October 2014.
Delaney talks with staff members at Hagerstown's Meritus Medical Center while reviewing the hospital's Ebola preparations in October 2014.
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Delaney takes the oath of office in January 2015 after winning re-election.
Delaney takes the oath of office in January 2015 after winning re-election.
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Delaney grabs his laptop while meeting with staff members in January 2015.
Delaney grabs his laptop while meeting with staff members in January 2015.
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Delaney walks down the House steps after a vote in September 2016.
Delaney walks down the House steps after a vote in September 2016.
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Delaney speaks to attendees during a February 2018 fundraiser for Abby Finkenauer, an Iowa state representative who was running for Congress.
Delaney speaks to attendees during a February 2018 fundraiser for Abby Finkenauer, an Iowa state representative who was running for Congress.
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Delaney gives an interview to Bloomberg television in May 2018.
Delaney gives an interview to Bloomberg television in May 2018.
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Delaney rides down a giant slide at the Iowa State Fair in August 2018.
Delaney rides down a giant slide at the Iowa State Fair in August 2018.
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Delaney arrives at the Democratic Wing Ding event in Clear Lake, Iowa, in August 2018.
Delaney arrives at the Democratic Wing Ding event in Clear Lake, Iowa, in August 2018.
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Delaney speaks with people at a restaurant during a campaign stop in Fort Dodge, Iowa, in January 2019.
Delaney speaks with people at a restaurant during a campaign stop in Fort Dodge, Iowa, in January 2019.
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Delaney campaigns in Knoxville, Iowa, in February 2019.
Delaney campaigns in Knoxville, Iowa, in February 2019.
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Delaney speaks during a CNN town-hall event in Austin, Texas, in March 2019.
Delaney speaks during a CNN town-hall event in Austin, Texas, in March 2019.
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Delaney takes the stage before the first Democratic debate in June 2019.
Delaney takes the stage before the first Democratic debate in June 2019.
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Delaney speaks during the CNN Democratic debates in July 2019. He came out swinging against US Sen. Bernie Sanders and "Medicare for All," blasting it as a political loser. Sanders, after listening to the attack, replied simply: "You're wrong."
Delaney speaks during the CNN Democratic debates in July 2019. He came out swinging against US Sen. Bernie Sanders and "Medicare for All," blasting it as a political loser. Sanders, after listening to the attack, replied simply: "You're wrong."
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Delaney makes his third visit to the Iowa State Fair in August 2019.
Delaney makes his third visit to the Iowa State Fair in August 2019.
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