The former Virginia governor, whose polling peaked at just 1 percent, has finally called it quits—and Twitter couldn’t be more delighted.
When the candidate announced the suspension of his candidacy today, few people were surprised—besides those surprised he had actually been in the race.
BREAKING: Many people now learning there’s a man named Jim Gilmore who was running for president https://t.co/ifT4WipytW
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) February 12, 2016
I already miss forgetting that Jim Gilmore is running for president.
— Peter Suderman (@petersuderman) February 12, 2016
Throughout his campaign, support for Gilmore was scarce (besides at his fancy New Hampshire victory party), and at one point the firm Public Policy Polling declared he had “literally no support.” But that’s not entirely true—he did get 12 votes in Iowa and 133 in New Hampshire. Those 145 people might as well be one sole supporter as far as Twitter is concerned.
I've reached out to his supporter for comment. Left a VM. #InMourning https://t.co/AE1QLpVvcS
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) February 12, 2016
Tough day for Jim Gilmore's supporter.
— Scott Lincicome (@scottlincicome) February 12, 2016
#Gilmentum also had a good run.
Remembering the greatest 45 minutes of Jim Gilmore’s political life https://t.co/xaG4sMC0LY pic.twitter.com/dtpbZgwcmk
— Chris Cillizza (@TheFix) February 12, 2016
But now, the candidate will likely be reduced to Adam Sandler references.
Unhappy Gilmore https://t.co/eOkGEcpciz
— Sarah Weinman (@sarahw) February 12, 2016