Turns out that neither Cruz or Kasich were planning to speak anyways. Looks like Donny is going to have a hard time finding someone to speak at the Convention ... there's always Caribou Barbie or the Jelly Doughnut boy.
No Speaking Slots? Ted Cruz and John Kasich Brush Off Trump’s ThreatTed Cruz and John Kasich have a message for Donald J. Trump: They don’t care if they are not invited to speak at his convention...
...That is fine, both said on Monday. A spokeswoman for Mr. Cruz, Catherine Frazier, said the Texas senator did not have any expectation about receiving a speaking slot. A spokesman for Mr. Kasich, the governor of Ohio, was similarly indifferent.
“We have not sought nor are we expecting a speaking slot at the convention,†said the spokesman, Chris Schrimpf.
In Mr. Kasich’s case, the situation is even more strained because the convention will take place in his home state. Ordinarily, a governor whose party is hosting a convention in his backyard would play a big role. Not this year.
Mr. Kasich’s spokesman said the governor plans to be “in and around†Cleveland that week. But he has no plans to be involved in anything that has to do with Mr. Trump...
...Add to the prominent potential absences a difficulty in meeting fund-raising goals and snubs by several major corporate sponsors like Apple and Coca-Cola. Mr. Trump is running out of time to achieve his goal of a show that goes off without a hitch. It begins in three weeks.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/28/us/politics/no-speaking-slots-ted-cruz-and-john-kasich-brush-off-trumps-threat.html?_r=0
