I think you feel that way because Cruz isn’t a natural bull$I-I(++er, he is naturally a conservative academic and champion debater. I assure you however: He is the only candidate that could totally wipe the floor with any Democrat on any subject in any national debate. I love Trump, but Trump can’t do that - he can’t perform when he can’t control the topic.
Does a champion debater necessarily make a good president? I’m not so sure of that. He just can’t get any traction - although I like the fact that the GOPe despises him. He has the aura of a know-it-all. I think his wife even said that. None of us really know these people on a personal basis - and we shouldn’t project what we think they will say or do in any given situation. We must not fall into the trap that the DEMS did with obama - and project onto a candidate our own thoughts and wishes. I support Trump for his strong stand on illegal immigration and his leadership skills. I have no delusions that he is the perfect canddiate - I don’t know any of these people and probably never will. So,it’s a crap shoot.
Debates don’t win elections. They can lose an election if someone makes a major gaffe. The most important criterion is being able to connect to the voter. So far, Trump is far out ahead in that regard. He attracts voters beyond Reps.
He didn't wipe anyone's floor when asked the question about deporting the family.
He was the one who was ducking and weaving to avoid giving an answer.
Trump, the macho man he is, straight away hammered his answer home.