Stop Trump campaign vows to press on as many in GOP retreat to sidelines

The Washington Post: Two groups leading the charge against Republican front-runner Donald Trump vowed to soldier on after his latest primary wins even as many senior party figures and donors retreated to the sidelines Wednesday, struggling to take stock of the careening presidential contest.

As Trump’s delegate lead expanded, there were signs of further polarization within the party. Florida Gov. Rick Scott urged Republicans to unite behind the billionaire developer and begin preparing for the general election. Meanwhile, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, a top surrogate for former candidate Marco Rubio of Florida, told reporters Wednesday that she was “privately praying” for Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas to win the nomination, though she stopped short of formally endorsing him.

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