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U.S. Election Series: May 10 primaries show the trouble facing Donald Trump

Donald trump was largely expected to win May 10th primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia and he won. Closed in further to win 1237 delegates, required to win an outright nominations. After winning, he greeted the crowd, saying it was an honor.

But if looked closely, there is a factor Mr. Trump should worry on.

After Indian primary on May 3rd, where Mr. Trump won all the seals, Second runner Ted Cruz and third runner John Kasich dropped their bids to the White House, leaving Trump one and only in the race.

Given this fact available well ahead of Nebraska primary, almost 39% of the votes went against Mr. Trump. West Virginia was much better though, but still 15% of the votes were against him.

This clearly indicates many are not ready to accept Mr. Trump as Republican nominee.

His real challenge though will be California and New Mexico primaries on June 7th, where 38% and 46% of population are Hispanic, who may not like the idea of deportation and building a wall along Mexican borders.

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