"WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's last Republican foe, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, ended his presidential campaign Wednesday, cementing Trump's triumph as his party's presumptive nominee and launching him toward a likely fall battle with Hillary Clinton. Some reluctant Republicans began to rally around Trump, but others agonized over their party's future....
"Bob Vander Plaats, an influential evangelical leader who backed Cruz, withheld his support from Trump on Wednesday, saying the real estate mogul needs to prove his conservative credentials with his vice presidential pick and more information about what kind of judges he would appoint. 'It's kind of a wait-and-see moment with Mr. Trump,' he said.
"Vander Plaats and a handful of other Republicans are clinging to the hope that an alternative option might yet emerge. Operatives have floated former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse and former Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn as possible candidates for a third-party or independent bid. But that is a long shot at best, with filing deadlines for getting on state ballots fast approaching.
"There was notable silence from major Republican leaders Wednesday. House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell did not comment on Trump. A spokesman for George W. Bush said the former president 'does not plan to participate in or comment on the presidential campaign' — a remarkable lack of public support for Trump from the last Republican to occupy the White House. A spokesman for Bush's father, former President George H.W. Bush, said simply, 'At age 91, President Bush is retired from politics....
"Some Republican senators in tough races struggled Wednesday to position themselves in a party with Trump at the helm....
"Trump turned quickly to the general election, saying he would begin accepting more political donations and was starting to vet potential running mates. He told MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' he was inclined to 'go the political route' and pick someone with legislative experience.
"He later said he could consider Kasich, predicting the Ohio governor would be helpful this fall in any role given his state's significance in the general election."
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"Bob Vander Plaats, an influential evangelical leader who backed Cruz, withheld his support from Trump on Wednesday, saying the real estate mogul needs to prove his conservative credentials with his vice presidential pick and more information about what kind of judges he would appoint. 'It's kind of a wait-and-see moment with Mr. Trump,' he said.
"Vander Plaats and a handful of other Republicans are clinging to the hope that an alternative option might yet emerge. Operatives have floated former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse and former Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn as possible candidates for a third-party or independent bid. But that is a long shot at best, with filing deadlines for getting on state ballots fast approaching.
"There was notable silence from major Republican leaders Wednesday. House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell did not comment on Trump. A spokesman for George W. Bush said the former president 'does not plan to participate in or comment on the presidential campaign' — a remarkable lack of public support for Trump from the last Republican to occupy the White House. A spokesman for Bush's father, former President George H.W. Bush, said simply, 'At age 91, President Bush is retired from politics....
"Some Republican senators in tough races struggled Wednesday to position themselves in a party with Trump at the helm....
"Trump turned quickly to the general election, saying he would begin accepting more political donations and was starting to vet potential running mates. He told MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' he was inclined to 'go the political route' and pick someone with legislative experience.
"He later said he could consider Kasich, predicting the Ohio governor would be helpful this fall in any role given his state's significance in the general election."
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