Trump closer than ever to a Washington D.C. mailing address

Devin Welsh, Staff Writer

Following the Indiana primary, many Americans believe, according to a new CNN/ORC poll out Monday, that the general election will be a showdown between bombastic billionaire businessman Donald Trump and the former First Lady, (former) NY Senator, and (former) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

The sentiment of the American electorate was displayed during the primary election in Indiana on Tuesday, May 3rd. 53% of the GOP voters favored Donald Trump, securing him an additional 51 delegates and the title of Presumptive GOP Nominee. Trump’s big win was seen as more of a tragedy for the Cruz and Kasich campaigns as they then removed themselves from the race, leaving the real estate mogul to be the last GOP candidate standing.

It was a common belief among Americans that Donald Trump was a joke that wouldn’t last through the Republican primaries. Then when he started winning, many believed the RNC would find a loophole to block Trump through a contested convention. But now, after Cruz and Kasich’s swift departure following the Indiana primary, Trump will undeniably be the Republican candidate that will go up against either Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton in the general election.

Speaking of the Democrats, Bernie pulled off a narrow victory in the Hoosier state with about 53% of the voters’ support, granting him 44 delegates. That is well and good, however with 47% of the voters, Hillary took away just 5 fewer delegates at 39. With an additional 7 superdelegates (or unpledged delegates) supporting Clinton. 7 days ago after the series of voting that took place, there was a 307 delegate gap between the battling Democrats, and now, after Sanders’ triumphant victory, he has narrowed that difference by a whopping 5 delegates. His total is at 1403 and Clinton has a total of 1705.

Though Clinton’s lead seems insurmountable, the Vermont Senator is holding onto hope, and for good reason. On June 7th, California, a very liberal state, will vote and with 475 delegates to give, they could drastically shape the outcome of the Democratic race.