– ‘They loved me’ –
Trump also began discussing the idea of his possible running mate, telling ABC News he wanted “a person with political experience” to compliment his own business acumen.
Names being tossed around included Senator Rob Portman of critical swing state Ohio, and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.
Trump himself said he could consider Kasich, a former congressman who helped balance the federal budget, as his vice presidential pick.
Bowing out on Wednesday, the Ohio governor grew wistful about the thousands of Americans he met on the campaign trail.
“They loved me, they encouraged me. The people of our country changed me… with stories of their lives,” he said.
Just as Trump seized the GOP mantle, a new CNN poll emerged that highlighted the formidable challenge facing him.
It found Clinton, hoping at 68 to become America’s first female commander-in-chief, leading the tycoon 54 percent to 41 percent – her largest lead since July.
Nevertheless, the former secretary of state suffered a shock loss in Indiana to her challenger Bernie Sanders, who has pledged to remain in the race until the end despite an extremely steep hill to climb.
Clinton has amassed 2,217 delegates – just shy of the 2,383 needed to secure the nomination, according to a CNN tally. Sanders is at 1,443.
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