Is Trump the Nominee?

Hey, folks, I’m out at a restaurant and in need of an update. Did Cruz drop out? Is Trump the nominee??

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Barbara says:

May 3, 2016 at 20:55

Yes!
It appears so!!

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1. Clarissa says:
  
  May 3, 2016 at 21:49
  
  Oh wow. I don’t even know whether to be glad or not.
  
  Very conflicting feelings.
  
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Sister says:

May 3, 2016 at 21:21

I was just about to text you to ask this exact question!
Happy birthday to N!!!!!!

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Evelina Anville says:

May 3, 2016 at 21:44

Cruz dropped out but Kasich is still in I think. I can see Cruz and Kasich teaming up in some way? Maybe Cruz releases all his delegates to Kasich on the assurance he (Cruz) is VP?

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1. Shakti says:
  
  May 3, 2016 at 21:47
  
  Maybe. I just don’t see a contested convention happening if Cruz dropped out. What leverage does Kasich even have?
  
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Dreidel says:

May 3, 2016 at 21:59

Break out the champagne, Clarissa! Your girl, the Wicked Witch of the West, is now the odds-on favorite to be the next President of the United States!
😦 😦 😦

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1. Clarissa says:
  
  May 3, 2016 at 22:47
  
  This is truly the weirdest election cycle ever!
  
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