Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz conceded defeat to rival Donald Trump today, clearing the way for the brash and controversial property developer to stand for the GOP, most likely against Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton.
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The moment has created a buzz on social media. “Tonight, I’m sorry to say, it appears that path [to the nomination] has been foreclosed”, he said.
Before his victory he said: “The sooner we unite this party, the sooner we bring everyone together, the better chance we have of beating Hillary Clinton and her machine in November”. But the voters chose another path. And so, with a heavy heart but with boundless optimism for the long-term future of our nation, we are suspending our campaign. When we launched this campaign 13 months ago, we saw a movement grow. Our movement will continue, and I give you my word that I will continue this fight with all of my strength and all of my ability. Thank you to each of you and God bless you.
Although the Texas senator has been adamant about going all the way to a contested convention, a series of losses in the Northeast states seem to have forced the republican candidate to withdraw his bid for the White House.
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After watching her husband, Ted Cruz, announce that he would suspend his presidential campaign, Heidi was knocked in the head not once, but twice by her husband.
