The reality is that it is pretty much the begining of the end for both Ted and John.
If either of them was shooting for an outright win, they'd have dropped out by now...as there has been no path forward.
But they haven't. Cruz has a rational (note that rational does not equal ethical) plan to get the post first vote candidates. You may not like it but there is a method to the madness.
But Kacich is delusional.
The reality is that’s not true. Donny-Boy is touch and go to reach or fall short of 1237, and if he has 1236, he’s not going to be the nominee.
No, the reality is that this will go to the convention and if Trump does not glean 1237 delegates, there will be a vote. If Trump wins the remainder on the first ballot...then Yea Trump! If he does not, there will be a second ballot.
Personally, I feel Trump will go to convention just short the delegates needed. I believe he will gain the nomination on the first ballot....but, it ain’t over by a long shot.