Rosendale quits Senate race after less than a week

Less than a week after he announced his candidacy Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., suspended his controversial race for U.S. Senate against primary opponent Tim Sheehy and general election opponent incumbent Jon Tester.

The suspension of his campaign came after a week of criticism by fellow Republicans who have broadly made the case that Sheehy, a wealthy businessman and veteran, is in a better position to take on Montana's long-time Democratic senator. Sheehy has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Indeed Rosendale cited Trump's endorsement as a primary reason for the suspension of h...