Indiana Primary Halts Ted Cruz’s Campaign

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May 04, 2016

Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announces the suspension of his campaign as wife Heidi Cruz looks on during an election night watch party at the Crowne Plaza Downtown Union Station on May 3, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cruz lost the Indiana primary to Republican rival Donald Trump. ( Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

GOP candidate Donald Trump swept the competition in the Indiana primary, forcing Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to suspend his campaign. Meanwhile, Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders won the majority of delegates in the Hoosier State. NPR’s Ron Elving speaks with Here & Now's Robin Young about the campaign that Cruz ran and the likely presidential nominees for both parties.

Guest

Ron Elving, senior editor and correspondent, NPR's Washington desk. He tweets @NPRrelving.

This segment aired on May 4, 2016.