743 for trump, 517 for cruz, 143 for kasich. The magic number to clinch the nomination before the convention in july is 1237. Tonight, the political analysts say it is looking more and more likely that no candidate will reach that threshold, forcing the party to select a nominee at a contested convention. Just about 24 hours ago, senator ted cruz predicted his victory in wisconsin would change this race. Tonight is a turning point. It is the rallying cry. It is the call from the hardworking men and women from wisconsin to the people of america. And as a result of tonight, as a result of the people of wisconsin defying the media, defying the pundits, i am more and more convinced that our campaign is going to earn the 1237 delegates needed to win the republican nomination. Joining us tonight on all of the fallout, a pollster for the r. Principles pac who spent 2 million to defeat donald trump. But we begin with bill hem tore take us through the remainder of this race to win the nominatio
743 for trump, 517 for cruz, 143 for kasich. The magic number to clinch the nomination before the convention in july is 1237. Tonight, the political analysts say it is looking more and more likely that no candidate will reach that threshold, forcing the party to select a nominee at a contested convention. Just about 24 hours ago, senator ted cruz predicted his victory in wisconsin would change this race. Tonight is a turning point. It is the rallying cry. It is the call from the hardworking men and women from wisconsin to the people of america. And as a result of tonight, as a result of the people of wisconsin defying the media, defying the pundits, i am more and more convinced that our campaign is going to earn the 1237 delegates needed to win the republican nomination. Joining us tonight on all of the fallout, a pollster for the r. Principles pac who spent 2 million to defeat donald trump. But we begin with bill hem tore take us through the remainder of this race to win the nominatio
Tonight it all comes full circle as trumps own son, donald trump jr. , casts the deciding vote to secure his own fathers nomination. And it is my honor to be able to throw donald trump over the top in the delegate count tonight with 89 delegates and another 6 to john kasich. Congratulations, dad. We love you [ cheers and applause ] what a moment for them. And with new york, new york playing in the background and the trump clan embracing on the Convention Floor, the only thing left to do was await some words from the man himself. As we mentioned, well bring you mr. Trumps speech in just moments along with remarks from House Speaker paul ryan and trump confidant, new jersey governor chris christie. Were also going to hear from another member of the trump clan, his daughter Tiffany Trump. But first we go live to cleveland where Shannon Bream is down on the Convention Floor with more. Reporter good evening, megyn. This is where the electricity is. People get fired up. People have scuffles.