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John Kasich Ends His Presidential Candidacy

INDIANAPOLIS (CBS NEWS) -- John Kasich ended his presidential bid on Wednesday evening, a day after the only other GOP candidate opposing Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, dropped out of the race after Trump's resounding victory in Indiana.

"As I suspend my campaign today, I have renewed faith, deeper faith, that the Lord will show me the way forward and fulfill the purpose of my life," the Ohio governor said in a brief press conference from Columbus, Ohio.

Kasich recounted all of the times throughout his campaign when struggling Americans approached him and all of the hugs he gave.

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