The latest Federal Election Commission data show Cruz and his backers spent $112.1 million on the campaign, far more than the $83 million spent by his two rivals, NY billionaire Donald Trump and Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
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But on Wednesday, he canceled a news conference in Washington and planned an announcement for later in the day in Columbus, Ohio, to drop out.
Though Kasich suspends his campaign as one of the final two remaining GOP candidates, he now sits fourth in total delegates earned, trailing Trump, Cruz and Marco Rubio – who suspended his campaign March 15. “The comments from Trump, on the verge of winning in IN, heighten the differences between Governor Kasich and his positive, inclusive approach and the disrespectful ramblings from Donald Trump”. Although Kasich tried to pitch himself as the best Republican to take on Hillary Clinton, the weight of the non-Trump never got behind him. “I really thought he was excellent on policy”.
“What we will do in next six weeks is good for the Democratic Party, and it will result in a higher voter turnout”, he said.
John Kasich will end his Republican presidential bid, according to a source close to the decision.
A Clinton win, therefore, would bring even more significance to the Democratic Party. Top campaign aides had vowed that the governor would stay in the race, even after Ted Cruz, who formed an informal alliance with Kasich, suspended his campaign. It may have been a more effective tactic for dealing with his rivals – Trump frequently referring to Kasich as “a nice guy”, while lashing out at Cruz with names like “Lyin’ Ted”.
The Democratic race is still going, but it looks increasingly likely that Hillary Clinton will be the nominee, despite Vermont senator Bernie Sanders’ win in IN on Tuesday.
He also touted some of the personal moments his campaign town halls ignited.
Clinton previewed her attacks against Trump, saying he’s a “loose cannon” who’s short on substance and heavy on “blustering, bullying” remarks.
“If he is the nominee, I will be voting for him, I will be supporting him”, Jindal said on CNN Newsroom. “And while that’s true, that’s not the real danger here”, Jindal said. He faces persistent opposition from some party loyalists who fear his positions on key issues could set up Republicans for massive losses to the Democrats in the election.
“As she’s said from the beginning, Kelly plans to support the nominee”, a spokeswoman told WMUR, later adding that there were no plans for a candidate endorsement.
“As a registered republican for my entire life, there have been a couple of times where I did not necessarily like the choice of our party”.
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Donald Trump’s potential running mate will be a hot topic that could change the landscape of America politics.
