Standing down is a decision that would be based on wisdom, not smarts.
Cruz has shown time and again wisdom is something he sorely lacks.
Ain’t gonna happen.
He’s doomed to be sidelined.
I agree with you about wise vs smart when it comes to Cruz. He has made many mistakes in his campaign and done more to undermine himself. I think he has terrible instincts, no finesse.
Cruz has repeatedly demonstrated poor lack of judgement. He’s naive about the realities of the world outside a courtroom.