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Ben Carson won’t attend debate following Super Tuesday, doesn’t see ‘political path forward’

Dr. Ben Carson announced that he was not planning to be at the GOP debate on Thursday, March 3, 2016 and that he “[does] not see a political path forward&...

Dr. Ben Carson announced that he was not planning to be at the GOP debate on Thursday, March 3, 2016 and that he "[does] not see a political path forward" following the Super Tuesday results.

Carson took to his Facebook page Wednesday to let his supporters know of his plans.

Ben Carson won’t attend debate following Super Tuesday, doesn’t see ‘political path forward’

Although he was not going to participate in the debate, Carson said he planned to continue his "grassroots movement" on behalf of Americans.

"Along with millions of patriots who have supported my campaign for President, I remain committed to Saving America for Future Generations," read his post.

He went on to thank his supporters and said he would discuss more details about the future of his movement on Friday in Washington, D.C.

Armstrong Williams, Carson's longtime business manager, tells the Associated Press it's "just the reality" that "there's only one candidate in this 2016 election on the GOP side, and his name is (Donald) Trump."

Williams adds that Sens. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz also "have no path" and should drop out.

It was not immediately clear whether Carson will officially suspend his campaign, but Williams says he no longer will actively seek votes.

Another Carson aide, Larry Ross, said Carson will offer "more details" when he speaks Friday at the CPAC gathering, an annual conservative confab.

Associated Press contributed to this report

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