The Denver Post

B OOKER COULD END CAMPAIGN IF FUNDRAISIN­G DOESN’T RALLY

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N.H.» Lagging MANCHESTER, in polling and fundraisin­g, Democratic presidenti­al candidate Cory Booker said Saturday said he may end his run unless donations from supporters increase quickly.

“If you believe in me, this is the time to help — because without it we shouldn’t be in this race,” he told CNN.

His campaign manager, Addisu Demissie, said in a memo made public that the New Jersey senator needed to raise an additional $1.7 million by Sept. 30 to remain competitiv­e in the crowded field of candidates seeking the nomination.

“If we’re not able to build the campaign organizati­on, which means raise the money that we need to win the nomination, Cory’s not going to continue running and consuming resources that are better used on focusing on beating Donald Trump,” he said.

With such a fundraisin­g surge, the campaign does “not see a legitimate longterm path forward,” according to the memo.

“This isn’t an end-ofquarter stunt or another one of those memos from a campaign trying to spin the press,” the memo said, offering “a real, unvarnishe­d look under the hood of our operation.” succeed.

West, in a voice hoarse from stress and lack of sleep, said a noon-to-midnight slate of “Alienstock” musical entertainm­ent will continue for the several thousand revelers camping on her property and nearby federal land.

“This is the most fabulous time,” West said. “I’m just so grateful that people came. This is their event as much as it is mine.”

Lincoln County Sheriff Kerry Lee called activities “pretty calm” Saturday in Rachel and Hiko.

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