Conversation so far:
Did Rudy hold a political position when Rudy Giuliani was running for senate in 2000?
Republican.
Was Rudy still a mayor when he was running for senate?
Due to term limits, Giuliani could not run in 2001 for a third term as Mayor.
Who was his Democrat opponent for this race?
then-U.S.
First Lady Hillary Clinton.
How was Hillary Clinton received by the public at that time?
An early January 1999 poll showed Giuliani trailing Clinton by 10 points.
What was a major topic that was discussed by the candidates during the campaign?
The New York Police Department's fatal shooting of Patrick Dorismond.
When was Patrick Dorismond shot?
March 2000.
Who won the race?
he announced his withdrawal from the Senate race.

Question: Why did Rudy withdraw from the race?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Rudy withdraw from the 2000 U.S. Senate race?