Feminist icon of French left drops out of presidential race

Christiane Taubira announced her withdrawal from the French presidential race (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

A French feminist who is a champion of minority groups and an icon of the left said she is dropping out of France’s presidential race.

Christiane Taubira said during a news conference on Wednesday she won’t be able to collect the 500 endorsements from elected officials that are required under French law to run for president.