Ted Cruz steps down from presidential race

The Republican party candidate, Ted Cruz has steps down from the Presidential race after loss at Indiana primary which gives his opposite candidate, Donald Trump a clear run to the Republican nomination for President. This now leaves the path for Trump to take on the......
Democrats. Cruz addressed his supporters to announce he was suspending his campaign an hour after accepting the defeat. He thanked his family before telling the crowd they were "incredible patriots who have fought so hard to save our nation.”
He said: “Together we left it all on the field in Indiana, we gave it everything we've got, but the voters chose another path.
"Tonight, I'm sorry to say, it appears that path has been foreclosed.
"With a heavy heart, but with boundless optimism for the long-term future of our nation, we are suspending our campaign.”
His decision to step down came as a shocking blow to a GOP establishment that hoped to prevent Trump from winning the nomination.

Prior to Trump victory he said: “The sooner we unite this party, the sooner we bring everyone together, the better chance we have of beating Hillary Clinton and her machine in November.” Trump's win make it looks increasingly likely he will face Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in November's general election.