Trump wins in Indiana, KOs Cruz

It’s over. The most intense nominating fight in generations, featuring the strongest and largest GOP field in history ended at 8:58 p.m. Tuesday as RNC Chairman Reince Priebus declared Donald Trump the party’s presumptive nominee. After another rout in Indiana, Trump forced Ted Cruz from the race and with him, the only serious challenge to his nomination. Trump, who had already sensed the end was near and began pivoting toward the general election, is continuing that effort in earnest Wednesday, as his staff begins the search for a running-mate while preparing to rapidly expand their operation for the needs of a general election. Meanwhile, every Republican is facing the choice whether to stand with Trump or to choose another path/ Time . More here.

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