As reporters gathered at a Dulles, Virginia airport hanger awaiting the arrival of Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R), his campaign announced that he would not be leaving his home state after all.
Instead, the Ohio governor told the networks that he will make a statement in his hometown of Columbus at 5 p.m. ET.
JUST IN: @JohnKasich cancels scheduled press conference in Virginia, will make a statement in Columbus, OH at 5 p.m. –@bgittleson
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) May 4, 2016
Kasich’s last-minute cancellation comes hours after Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) dropped out of the presidential race following a thundering defeat in the Indiana primary, leaving Kasich the only candidate in the GOP field other than presumptive nominee Donald Trump.
Shortly before the scheduling change was announced, Kasich released an ad in honor of Star Wars Day painting himself as the only Republican candidate who could defeat Hillary Clinton in November.
