Republican party chairman crowns Donald Trump 'presumptive GOP nominee,' urges party unity

Reince calls out Hillary.
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With Ted Cruz's departure, the Republican presidential race has become a two-man contest, but Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus apparently doesn't think much of John Kasich's chances to overtake Donald Trump. After Trump's romp in Indiana, Priebus tweeted a sort of congratulations to Trump, and a plea for party unity.

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Be careful, Priebus, #NeverTrump is watching.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.