Cruz/Palin would be an awesome ticket.
I'd much prefer Palin/Cruz. She's got executive experience that Ted hasn't got, which is what I want in a President.
I have a feeling that Ted would choose the number two slot of his own volition. He's a clear thinker - not ruled by personal ego or outsized ambition. I have a feeling that he'd want to serve as VP for eight years before taking over the top spot because that's the logical choice.