Lessig drops out of 2016 race, says Democrats 'won't let me be a candidate'
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Activist Larry Lessig dropped out of the Democratic race Monday, saying his bid is futile after the party changed a rule to keep him out of the next debate.