Cruz can’t get along with any of his peers; he has arguably no leadership skills what-so-ever; and it is likely that if challenged in court by the Democrats that he would be found to be ineligible to be president of the United States. He managed to outperform the polls in Iowa by using dirty tricks which gave him a bounce for roughly 2 days, but he was then soundly defeated a week later in New Hampshire by a 3 to 1 margin.
No one wants a “good soldier get along guy” but I would like someone who is not afraid to speak off the cuff and who has at least some leadership qualities and experience. Cruz is almost as scripted as Obama the only difference is he has the ability to memorize stuff.
I respectfully disagree with almost everything you say.