Williamson says she discussed with volunteers whether to end presidential campaign

Author Marianne Williamson discussed with volunteers whether to end her presidential campaign after a disappointing outcome in New Hampshire’s primary this week, she said Thursday night.

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Williamson wrote that she was consulting with volunteers about whether to keep running as one of the challengers to President Biden in the primary on the Democrat aisle.

Williamson made it clear she had not decided to drop out, after news of the discussion leaked out.

“Tonight I was speaking with volunteers about whether or not to continue my campaign, and unfortunately the link was shared,” Williamson wrote Thursday night. “I have NOT said I am suspending the campaign; I have simply shared the questions involved, which any candidacy would be dealing with.” 

“I was candid about discussing the challenges that a grass roots campaign faces at such a moment as this. Believe nothing until you’ve heard it from me.” 

Williamson garnered just 4 percent of votes in New Hampshire — 60 points behind President Biden, who was running as a write-in candidate because the Democratic Party changed its primary schedule to move South Carolina to the front of the line. No delegates were awarded.

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) finished with around 20 percent of the vote, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Williamson had hoped for a victory or at least a much stronger result in New Hampshire to build momentum.

The Hill has reached to Williamson’s campaign for comment.