The Republican race for the presidential nomination has been nothing short of tumultuous. From heated debates to intense primaries, the field of candidates has continued to narrow as candidates struggle to gain traction. Despite the dwindling number of candidates, the fight is far from over.
After a series of strong primary victories, front-runner Donald Trump is projected to clinch the Republican nomination before the convention in July. Although many of Trump’s primary rivals have dropped out of the race, there is still a large contingent of the Republican party determined to prevent him from becoming the party’s standard-bearer.
These anti-Trump forces have coalesced around Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who many view as an alternative to Trump’s candidacy. Despite some states coming late to the primary calendar, Cruz has done well enough to amass a sizable delegate count. This gives Cruz and his supporters hope that they can still prevent Trump from securing the majority number of delegates required to win the nomination outright.
Whether Cruz is sufficiently popular or well-organized to ultimately stop Trump remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the Republican presidential fight is far from over. Trump and Cruz will face off in the remaining primary contests, while other contenders such as John Kasich will continue to battle for delegates. This will be followed by a convention where much will be at stake, including the outcome of the mission to stop Trump.
The Republican presidential fight has been full of unpredictability, leaving many wondering what will happen next. What is certain is that the outcome of the Republican primary battle is not yet settled, and there is still much work to be done for both Trump and Cruz if they hope to secure the nomination.
