"We don't have time for on-the-job training. We don't have time for empty promises," Kasich said. With just a week until New Yorkers go to the polls, the pressure is intensifying with candidates soliciting votes at various Empire State forums instead of the usual plea for campaign funds. Kasich, who is far behind Trump and Cruz in terms of delegates but second in polls in New York, hopes he can draw some delegates away from the favorite if Trump fails to reach 50% of the vote in the proportional primary. The small event was seen to garnish the day's headlines, but became overshadowed when House Speaker Paul Ryan announced that he would hold a press conference to announce once again that he will not be the GOP's alternate nominee in no circumstances during the RNC in July.