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8A Friday, March 20, 2020 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com LOCA^POLITICS Gabbard ends 2020 bid, throws support to Biden BY MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard suspended her presidential cam paign on Thursday, ending a long-shot effort that saw her feuding with Hillary Clinton and raising fears among Democrats that she would mount a third-party 2020 bid. In an email and a video posted to Twit ter, Gabbard offered her full support to for mer Vice President Joe Biden, saying “it’s clear that Democratic primary voters have chosen” him to take on President Donald Trump in November. Noting their political differences, Gab bard said she respected Biden and had con fidence in the motivations of his campaign effort. “Although I may not agree with the vice president on every issue, I know that he has a good heart, and he’s motivated by his love for our country and the American people,” Gabbard said. “I’m confident that he will lead our country, guided by the spirit of aloha respect and compassion, and thus help heal the divisiveness that has been tearing our country apart.” As the coronavirus outbreak continues, Gabbard, a military veteran and a major in the Army National Guard, said she would focus on her continued service, including military experience, should it be needed. “I feel that the best way I can be of ser vice at this time is to continue to work for the health and wellbeing of the people of Hawaii and our country in Congress, and to stand ready to serve in uniform should the Hawaii National Guard be activated,” said Gabbard, who served two tours of duty in the Middle East. During her candidacy, Gabbard appeared often on Fox News Channel and angered fellow Democrats by voting “pres ent” on the articles of impeachment against Trump. Gabbard attracted a sizable following in New Hampshire, where she frequently campaigned ahead of the state’s February MARY ALTAFFER I Associated Press Former Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, speaks during the Mclntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, Saturday, Feb. 8, in Manchester, N.H. primary. Some past supporters of Vermont Sen. Bemie Sanders in the state warmed to her campaign over time, and she espoused a similar outsider approach to Sanders’ 2016 run, which she supported. She was also part of what once was a his torically diverse Democratic field and the last of a half-dozen female candidates to depart the race. The 38-year-old American Samoan’s campaign website described her as “the first Hindu to run for president and first practicing Hindu in Congress.” And as one of the youngest candidates in the field, Gabbard outlasted senators and governors who came into the large Democratic pri mary race with higher profiles. Although she failed to qualify for any stage past the fifth debate, in November, Gabbard was awarded two delegates once voting began, according to The Associated Press’ count, both in the March 2 contest in her native American Samoa. Authorities looking for missing 15-year-old Authorities are looking for a 15-year-old girl who was last seen 11 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at a friend’s house in Flowery Branch. Alicia Danielson was last seen on the 6000 block of River Hill Drive in Flowery Branch and allegedly ran away from home, according to the Hall County Sher iff’s Office. Alicia is blonde with brown eyes, standing 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing roughly 130 pounds. PI Danielson “She may be traveling with three males in a white four-door sedan of unknown make, model and registration,” Sheriff’s Office spokesman Derreck Booth wrote in an email. Authorities do not know what she was last wearing or where she may be headed. Anyone with informations is asked to call the investigator at 770-533-7187. Nick Watson Illinois woman charged in fatal Gainesville wreck BY NICK WATSON nwatson @gainesvilletimes.com An Illinois woman turned herself in to the Hall County Jail after authorities say she failed to yield in a crash last week that killed a motorcyclist. Christine Kick- lighter, 66, of Bel leville, Illinois, is being charged with second-degree vehicular homi cide, which is a mis demeanor, in the wreck that killed Jeffrey Ryscamp, 57, of Hoschton. Attorney Philip Pilgrim Jr. said his client was “sad dened for the family and their loss.” “I know that she spent time out on scene praying over him as first responders were working on him. ... Her feelings go out to the fam ily,” he said. Georgia State Patrol was called out after 8 p.m. March 11 to Ga. 60/Candler Road at the intersection with the on ramp for Interstate 985 northbound. Kicklighter was in the left turn lane on Ga. 60. Assistant post commander Sgt. C.E. Parker said Kick- lighter failed to yield while turning left and entered the path of Ryscamp, who was driving a Harley Davidson Streetglide. Ryscamp was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. State patrol obtained war rants for Kicklighter for failure to yield while turn ing left and second-degree vehicular homicide. Kicklighter turned her self in and has since been released. Kicklighter Alleged gang member charged with intimidating witnesses BY NICK WATSON nwatson ©gainesvilletimes.com Police say a 24-year- old alleged gang member intimidated witnesses through social media in the case of a man now convicted of attempted murder. Thomas D’angelo Clark, of Gainesville, was charged with participation in a gang Wednesday, March 18, after being charged in Feb ruary with intimidating witnesses. “He is an alleged mem ber of the Gangster Dis ciples and was allegedly intimidating witnesses in the Willie Moran case via social media,” Gaines ville Police Cpl. Jessica Van wrote in an email. Moran, 25, of Gainesville, was convicted Feb. 5 on three counts of attempted murder and two counts of second-degree criminal damage to property. Clark’s attorney Brett Willis declined to comment. Gainesville Police inves tigators became aware of the intimidation on Feb. 3, which is “around the time” of when it happened, Van said. “From what I understand, it was through a Face- book status. He threatened to cause harm to those who came forth to any one involved in the investi gation,” Van said. Clark has been incarcer ated since February on the intimidating wit nesses charge. 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